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Field Interview Transcription Template
Field Interview Transcription Template
Describe the setting where you conduct the interview. Draw on the techniques you learned when completing the
observation paper (strong nouns and verbs; be aware of the use of adjectives and adverbs; include sensory details)
1 I a
b
R a
b
2 I a
b
R a
b
3 I a
b
R a
b
4 I a
b
R a
b
5 I a
b
R a
b
6 I a
b
R a
b
Interview No: 1 Informant: Name/Perceived Age/Sex 3
7 I a
b
R a
b
8 I a
b
R a
b
9 I a
b
R a
b
10 I a
b
R a
b
11 I a
b
R a
b
12 I a
b
R a
b
Interview No: 1 Informant: Name/Perceived Age/Sex 4
13 I a
b
R a
b
14 I a
b
R a
b
15 I a
b
R a
b
Interview No: 1 Informant: Name/Perceived Age/Sex 5
Transcription Conventions
Meaning Symbol
Dyadic Line 1, 2, 3…
Informant I
Researcher R
Verbal Communication Line a
Non-Verbal Communication Line b
Short Pause ~ 1s. /
Average Pause ~ 2s. //
Long Pause ~ 3s. ///
Very Long Pause ≥ 4s. (Pause)
Vowel Lengthening ː
Inaudible Utterance <xxxxxxxxx>
Incomplete Utterance ….
Explicit Question with Rising Intonation ?
Implicit Question without Rising Intonation (?)