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An ‘Intelligent’ transcript edits the words to develop a manuscript suitable for publication. Contractions are expanded (“cause” becomes “because”) and grammatical errors are corrected. In cases where the transcript is being prepared for broadcast or distribution, this is the best choice. It is especially helpful in situations where the listeners or readers were not present when the initial recording was made.

THIS IS OUR USUAL STYLE. Unless a client requests otherwise – the work will be typed in 'Intelligent Transcript' style.

‘Verbatim’ transcripts are usually requested by, for example, academics and researchers, who need to be able to accurately recreate interviews, statements, opinions etc... Every time the person on the recording pauses, coughs, or uses words like “umm” and “err”, that fact is noted. With this transcription style, all words are typed as said, including filler words such as “yeah” and “cause”.

‘Intelligent Verbatim’ transcripts record the words exactly as said – word for word, but omit other utterances, background noises and interruptions. This transcription style is the standard used by for example the police and in legal interviews or in situations where capturing an individual’s exact responses is imperative.