Creating Quality Transcripts
High-quality transcripts are essential for accessibility, content repurposing, and SEO. Follow these best practices to ensure your transcripts are accurate and useful.
Formatting Guidelines
1. Text Structure
- Use proper punctuation and capitalization
- Break text into readable paragraphs
- Include speaker labels when relevant
- Mark non-speech sounds [applause], [music], etc.
2. Timing and Sync
- Maintain accurate timestamps
- Keep segments at readable length
- Sync with natural speech breaks
- Account for pauses and transitions
3. Content Accuracy
- Double-check technical terms
- Verify proper nouns and names
- Include relevant context
- Maintain original meaning
Quality Control Tips
- Review transcripts for accuracy
- Use spell-check tools
- Listen at reduced speed for clarity
- Get peer reviews when possible
- Keep style consistent throughout
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- Skipping proper punctuation
- Ignoring background context
- Missing speaker changes
- Inconsistent formatting