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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/blog blog].
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 of paragraph formatting.]]
[[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.
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=== Editing Tips ===
=== Editing Tips ===
* Leave comments where you're uncertain on what is being said.
* Leave comments where you're uncertain on what is being said.
* Search online for terms or phrases that you don't know, Google can usually find most of them.  
* 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.
* 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.'''
* 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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