Episode 20: Transcriptions

The podcast episode is an engaging discussion about the history, significance, and methods of transcriptions, hosted by Dr. Tiffany Monique Quash and Dr. Lizzy Bartelt. They take listeners on a journey through time, starting with the origins of transcription in ancient Egypt, moving through the evolution of typewriters, and into the digital age, where automated tools like Temi, Otter AI, and Zoom are transforming the process.

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The hosts explore different transcription styles, such as verbatim, Jeffersonian, and Goodwin methods, discussing their implications for qualitative research. They highlight the ongoing debate about whether researchers should transcribe their own data or outsource it, considering aspects of accuracy, security, and efficiency. Ethical concerns, including data protection and cultural sensitivity in transcribing diverse speech patterns, are also addressed.