How transcription supports PhD research efficiency

As a busy transcription company, we are acutely aware of how precious time is when preparing your PhD research – so leave that added stress to us, we aim to make the process as easy as possible for you.

Whether you are conducting interviews, focus groups, or in-depth analysis for your PhD research, the task of transcribing hours of audio or video is highly time-consuming - especially when dealing with large volumes of data or tight project deadlines. This is where our transcription services offer an invaluable service in completing your PhD research transcription. We provide an efficient, accurate, and reliable solution that frees you to focus on analysis and writing, not typing.

We cover all academic research areas and hand pick our experienced transcription team for your project, based on past experience and subject knowledge.  Our clients trust us to deliver the highest quality, accurate transcripts of their research interviews. They rely on us to provide transcripts that are ready for analysis, saving them valuable time.

Transcripts form the backbone of data analysis. Accurate, timely transcripts can not only ensure data accuracy for coding and analysis, they allow for better engagement with data and facilitate collaboration among research teams.

Each year, we conduct a client survey to better understand how our transcription services support research for our wide base of clients—and how we can continue to meet and anticipate their needs. This feedback has proven invaluable to us.

Clients consistently highlight that our accuracy and fast turnaround times allow them to move swiftly into the analysis phase of their research without delay. By removing bottlenecks in the transcription process, we help by allowing you to focus on generating insights and allow you to complete your PhD research as accurately and efficiently as possible.

The key benefits of transcription services for your PhD Research include:

Timesaving

Transcribing an hour of audio can take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours manually—even longer for non-native speakers or difficult audio. By outsourcing this task, researchers can redirect that time toward deeper analysis.

A tailored service

We pride ourselves on the tailored service we provide to our clients on each and every project we work on. We take the time to find out the client’s needs, what matters most to them and build a specific information sheet for our team on each project – including background information on the topic and compiling a glossary of words/terms/acronyms that we add to as we work on the project.

Our Tips for Maximizing the Value of Transcription

• Record high-quality audio (minimal background noise, clear speech)
• Use external microphones for interviews or focus groups.
• Label speakers clearly if possible.
• Ensure interviews/focus groups take place in a quiet room with closed doors/windows if possible.

If you need help choosing the right transcription solution for your research, click here to contact us.