ABSTRACT
After the transcriptionist finishes the draft transcript, it still needs polishing and editing before the final version is complete. This chapter explains auditing transcripts, or having another person listen to the audio while reading through the transcript and correcting it as necessary. It discusses editing for style, consistency, and ease of reading, and adding clarifications. Approaches to editing transcripts vary according to program size and available resources of time and funding. After the transcript is as accurate as possible, the project manager sends it to the narrator for review and further correction. This chapter gives tips for smoothing the narrator review process and discusses what to do when narrators want interviews sealed or partially restricted.
