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Notes on transcription

M Sandelowski1

  • 1Department of Women's and Children's Health, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Research in Nursing & Health
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
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Transcription involves a realistic yet constructed process, emphasizing researcher understanding of its inherent biases and selective nature for accurate, useful interview records.

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Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Research Ethics

Background:

  • Interview transcripts are foundational in qualitative research, yet their creation is not neutral.
  • The transcription process involves implicit theoretical and ethical considerations.
  • Understanding the nature of transcripts is crucial for their accurate interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the ontological nature of interview transcripts.
  • To highlight the implicit theories and ethics within transcription.
  • To define the conditions for creating accurate and useful transcripts.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the transcription process.
  • Examination of researcher's role in constructing transcript reality.

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  • Discussion of selectivity and notation systems in transcript creation.

    • Main Results:

    • Transcripts are simultaneously realistic representations and researcher-constructed artifacts.
    • The transcription process is guided by implicit theoretical frameworks and ethical stances.
    • Transcript utility hinges on researcher awareness of its constructed nature and selective preservation of interview data.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate and useful transcripts require a deep understanding of their constructed reality.
    • Researchers must be selective in preserving interview elements based on potential uses.
    • A consistent notation system is essential for transcript reliability and validity.