Transcript conventions Flashcards
1
Q
What does [ symbolise?
A
An overlap, with the symbol at the point the speaker changes
2
Q
What does [ ] symbolise?
A
An interruption, with both speakers talking at the same time
3
Q
What does (1.5) or - symbolise?
A
A timed pause/silence and an untimed pause/silence
4
Q
What does = symbolise?
A
Indicates no pause or silence between end and beginning of turns
5
Q
What does ? symbolise?
A
Rising inflection across an utterance
6
Q
What does . symbolise?
A
Stopping fall in tone, not always the end of a sentence
7
Q
What does a::: symbolise?
A
An extended vowel sound
8
Q
What do capitals symbolise?
A
Something being louder than the surrounding words
9
Q
What does underlining symbolise?
A
Emphasis on that word
10
Q
What does (hog) (dog) symbolise?
A
Uncertainty in transcription
