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Ramon1968

Where can I get those

Posted by Ramon1968 in Transcription Software

Comment:

Hi Ramon. You can get software such as Express Scribe, The FTW Transcriber, Inqscribe, Sonix, SpeedScriber, and OTranscribe while going to their website and downloading them. Few of these offer free versions also.
Amy

Should I transcribe an incomplete sentence?

Posted by Amy in Transcription

Comment:

Whether complete or incomplete, every sentence should be transcribed. For an incomplete sentence, you can put a double dash at the end to signify the sentence is incomplete.
languageunlimitedllc

What are the advantages of Telephone Interpreter Service?

Posted by languageunlimitedllc in Translation

Some of the prons are: 1.Around-the-clock availability 2.Wider range of languages available 3.Professionalization of interpreters

Comment:

A telephone interpreter can be very handy as they are accurate, low cost, convenient, and easy to use. In addition, they work well if you have a small project.
languageunlimitedllc

What is the difference between Language translating and interpreting services?

Posted by languageunlimitedllc in Translation

Language  Translating Interpreting Services

Comment:

Although their purpose is the same, to convert the source language to the target language. At the same time, an Interpreter is someone who does it on the spot physically or virtually, while a Translator works diligently on the text-based language service. They both should have ample knowledge of the subject matter. I hope this helps! - Thanks, Minnie
SpeedyMaii

Q and A format

Posted by SpeedyMaii in Transcription

I usually transcribe medical files, however, If I were to guess how Q and A format goes, it would look like this: Q: What is your favorite color? A: Purple Would that be correct???

Comment:

Yes, that is a great way to format a Q & A style transcription. However, it would be best to use the speaker’s names instead of Q & A as the speaker labels unless that is specifically requested. Many transcription companies have their own rules on how they want interviews formatted, so you would like to check with the company or your client to verify that you produce the transcript in the format they want. Thanks, Minnie
TimO

how to punctuate lecturer who reads a story and interjects his own comments during the reading?

Posted by TimO in Transcription

how to punctuate lecturer who stops to read a story and interjects his own comments during the reading? my idea is: the story text should be put in quotes and then new separate paragraphs, no matter how short, without quotes (in the sam...

Comment:

There are many ways that this can be transcribed, and the punctuation can vary. It is best to consult your client to make sure you follow the formatting they want. We would put the story in quotation marks and the speaker's interjections in parentheses. For example: Speaker: I am going to read you a story. “Once upon a time, in a land far away (oh, I can’t believe this is how the story starts), there lived a purple pig (oh my goodness, how silly) who had no friends…. The end.” How did everyone like that story? - Thanks, Minnie
elijahnjogu

Are there guidelines on the practice test.

Posted by elijahnjogu in Transcription

Hello TCL, The question is whether they are guidelines on the practice test. Thank you.

Comment:

Hi, There are no guidelines for the practice tests. But we do take the formatting style sheet into consideration. Thanks, Minnie.
Peter Emmanuel Bakam

Hi, what can I do to become a good transcriptionist with little or no capital?

Posted by Peter Emmanuel Bakam in Transcription

Comment:

OK. Thank you

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