If you are doing a research and need an exact quotation,
verbatim transcription can become quite useful. If you use
the words of a person in your article, book, presentation or
blog, you need to use the quotation as it was uttered
because sometimes small words can change the meaning
drastically.
What is more, if you work in a linguistic field, doing a
research on the use of language requires texts with the
exact manner of speech.
Sometimes, verbatim transcriptions can show you the facts that you haven’t noticed before. For example, analyzing focus groups. Full verbatim can show you the signs of hesitation or agreement of a group.
In the legal sphere, the accuracy is key. It is illegal to
use inaccurate transcriptions during legal processes, as
even the slightest mistake can make a huge difference in the
outcome. Also, it is useful to catch the hesitation or other
signs of emotions when dealing with criminal cases.
Sometimes, modified verbatim is needed. In this case, you
should consult with the specialists of Transcript HK and
state your goals. You can choose to omit laughter, coughing
and similar sounds according to your needs.
