Transcribing screen-capture data : the process of developing a transcription system for multi-modal text-based data

Meredith, JM

Abstract

Transcription of audio data is widespread in qualitative research, with transcription of video data also becoming common. Online data is now being collected using screen-capture or video software, which then needs transcribing. This paper draws together literature on transcription of spoken interaction and highlights key transcription principles, namely reflecting the methodological approach, readability, accessibility, and usability. These principles provide a framework for developing a transcription system for multi-modal text-based data. The process of developing a transcription system for data from Facebook chat is described and reflected on. Key issues in the transcription of multi-modal text-based data are discussed, and examples provided of how these were overcome when developing the transcription system.

Citation

Meredith, J. (2015). Transcribing screen-capture data : the process of developing a transcription system for multi-modal text-based data. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 19(6), 663-676. https://doi.org/10.1080/13645579.2015.1082291

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 5, 2015
• Online Publication Date: Sep 18, 2015
• Publication Date: Sep 18, 2015
• Deposit Date: Oct 23, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 5, 2017
• Journal: International Journal of Social Research Methodology
• Print ISSN: 1364-5579
• Electronic ISSN: 1464-5300
• Publisher: Routledge
• Volume: 19
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 663-676
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13645579.2015.1082291
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13645579.2015.1082291
• Related Public URLs: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tsrm20/current