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This is the workflow for generating and editing transcripts for [[The Portal Podcast]] and other [[Content by Eric Weinstein]]. It introduces the tools we use, our style guide, and our process. | This is the workflow for generating and editing transcripts for [[The Portal Podcast]] and other [[Content by Eric Weinstein]]. It introduces the tools we use, our [[Transcript Style Guide|style guide]], and our process. | ||
== Before you start == | == Before you start == | ||
There are a few things you should have ready before starting. Also check that there isn't already a completed transcript for what you would like to contribute to, using our [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lFYnK-Z_eDAp_6D7SAZvCrcw3LxoLdBcEHzzVs9oztI/edit?usp=sharing spreadsheet], the [[:Category:Transcript|transcript wiki category]], or the [https://theportal.group/ | There are a few things you should have ready before starting. Also check that there isn't already a completed transcript for what you would like to contribute to, using our [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lFYnK-Z_eDAp_6D7SAZvCrcw3LxoLdBcEHzzVs9oztI/edit?usp=sharing spreadsheet], the [[:Category:Transcript|transcript wiki category]], or the [https://theportal.group/tag/transcript/ blog]. | ||
=== Make accounts === | === Make accounts === | ||
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== Basic Editing Rules == | == Basic Editing Rules == | ||
[[File:ParagraphsExampleImage.png|thumb|right|A labelled example | [[File:ParagraphsExampleImage.png|thumb|right|A labelled example of paragraph formatting.]] | ||
We have developed a style guide to keep our transcripts consistent. Here are the basics: | We have developed a [[Transcript Style Guide|style guide]] to keep our transcripts consistent. Here are the basics: | ||
* We use American English. | * We use American English. | ||
* We use a clean verbatim style. This means filler words (um, uh, etc.) and repeated words or phrases, when they do not add meaning or nuance, are removed. | * We use a clean verbatim style. This means filler words (um, uh, etc.), false starts, and repeated words or phrases, when they do not add meaning or nuance, are removed. | ||
* Paragraphs are not indented. | * Paragraphs are not indented. | ||
* | * An empty paragraph is left between paragraphs. | ||
* Timestamps (preferably taken from the content's YouTube version) are at the start of a paragraph, italicized, of the form ''HH:MM:SS'', and separated by a line break (<code>Shift + Enter</code>) from the rest of the paragraph. | * Timestamps (preferably taken from the content's YouTube version) are at the start of a paragraph, italicized, of the form ''HH:MM:SS'', and separated by a line break (<code>Shift + Enter</code>) from the rest of the paragraph. | ||
* Speaker tags are bold, punctuated with a colon, and use the speaker's full name (first + last). | * Speaker tags are bold, punctuated with a colon, and use the speaker's full name (first + last). | ||
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# Edit in Google Docs again, fine tuning grammar and punctuation. | # Edit in Google Docs again, fine tuning grammar and punctuation. | ||
Leave comments where you're uncertain on what is being said. Search online for terms or phrases that you don't know, | === Editing Tips === | ||
* Leave comments where you're uncertain on what is being said. | |||
* Search online for terms or phrases that you don't know. [https://www.google.com/ Google], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia], and [https://arxiv.org/ arXiv] should cover almost all cases. | |||
* Search for song lyrics or exact quotes in order to mirror how they were originally written. | |||
For guidance on typesetting mathematics, see our style guide. | For guidance on typesetting mathematics, see our [[Transcript Style Guide|style guide]]. | ||
=== Tips for Otter === | === Tips for Otter === | ||
[[File:OtterExportOptions.png|thumb|right|Options to use when exporting from Otter.]] | [[File:OtterExportOptions.png|thumb|right|Options to use when exporting from Otter.]] | ||
* Export as text to your clipboard, and paste it into a new Google Doc. | * Export as text to your clipboard, and paste it into a new Google Doc. '''Wait to make sure that Otter has finished "matching speakers" before exporting.''' | ||
* [https://help.otter.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360047731754-Edit-a-conversation Otter's Editing Guide] | * [https://help.otter.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360047731754-Edit-a-conversation Otter's Editing Guide] | ||
* [https://help.otter.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360047733634-Export-conversations Otter's Export Guide] | * [https://help.otter.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360047733634-Export-conversations Otter's Export Guide] | ||
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[[File:GDocsSmartQuotes.png|thumb|right|The smart quotes option in Preferences.]] | [[File:GDocsSmartQuotes.png|thumb|right|The smart quotes option in Preferences.]] | ||
[[File:GDocsSubstitutions.png|thumb|right|The automatic substitution option in Preferences.]] | [[File:GDocsSubstitutions.png|thumb|right|The automatic substitution option in Preferences.]] | ||
* Disable smart quotes in Preferences | * Disable smart quotes in Preferences (see image on right). | ||
* Disable substitutions in Preferences | * Disable substitutions in Preferences (see image on right). | ||
* Use heading level 3 as your highest heading level. | * Use heading level 3 as your highest heading level. | ||
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== If I want to stop part-way == | == If I want to stop part-way through == | ||
Tell us! | Tell us! This is a volunteer project, so we have no expectations or requirements for completion. | ||
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