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== Basic Editing Rules ==
== Basic Editing Rules ==
[[File:ParagraphsExampleImage.png|thumb|right|A labelled example that shows paragraph formatting.]]
[[File:ParagraphsExampleImage.png|thumb|right|A labelled example that shows paragraph formatting.]]
We have developed a style guide to keep our transcripts consistent. Here are the basics.
We have developed a style guide to keep our transcripts consistent. Here are the basics:


* We use American English.
* We use American English.
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* Only the first of consecutive paragraphs by a speaker should have a speaker tag.
* Only the first of consecutive paragraphs by a speaker should have a speaker tag.
* Add notes in brackets for things that happen in video but don't translate to audio.
* Add notes in brackets for things that happen in video but don't translate to audio.
* Add section headings
* Add headings to identify the discussion topic.


Be sure to review our style guide for everything in detail with examples.
Be sure to review our style guide for everything in detail with examples.