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Express Scribe Transcription Software Q & A Question #1 What do I use the Express Scribe Transcription software for?

Answer Use the Express Scribe software to play back the digital audio file of your interview on your computer so that you can transcribe it.

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Question #2 Does the Express Scribe Transcription software convert the digital audio file to text for me or do I type the words myself?

Answer Express Scribe does not convert the audio to text. You must type the words yourself.

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Question #3 If I type the words myself, why do I need to use the Express Scribe software?

Answer Express Scribe has two very important features that make

transcribing an audio file much easier:

You can adjust the play-back speed of the audio recording. So if the speakers talk so fast that your typing can't keep up, you can slow down the play-back speed.

You can play the digital audio file and listen to it in Express

Scribe while you type using a different software application, such as Microsoft Word. You don't have to physically switch back and forth between the program that plays the audio and the MS Word program. ______________

Question #4 Can I just type my transcript in the Notes section of the Express Scribe software?

Answer You can type in the Express Scribe Notes field; however, you would

still have to copy and paste from the Notes field into your Word

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document. The Pryor Center recommends that you use the Express Scribe software only for playback of the audio.

Question #5 Do I need to use foot pedals when I am transcribing with the Express Scribe software?

Answer You do not need the foot pedals to use Express Scribe. The

software application utilizes "hot keys" that allow you to stop and start the audio, speed it up or slow it down, and so onsimply by pressing certain keys on your computer keyboard. The Pryor Center recommends that you use the "hot keys" on your keyboard.

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Question #6 Where do I find the transcription software and how much does it cost?

Answer Express Scribe Transcription software is available for anyone to use as a free download from the NCH Sofware Web site.

1. Open your Internet browser and go to

http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/index.html to display this Web page:

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2. On the blue menu bar, click the System Requirements link and verify that your computer meets the requirements necessary to install the Express Scribe software.

3. Under Download Now, select the appropriate download for your operating system.

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Question #7 Where can I find instructions that tell me how to install the software on my computer?

Answer Instructions for using the Express Scribe software are available on the Internet. Copies of those instructions are included with this document for your convenience.

To access instructions for Windows computers, go to

http://www.ehow.com/how_8386953_express-scribe-instructions.html - ixzz1VxbIf2ZF

To access instructions for Macintosh computers, go to http://www.calvin.edu/admin/av/ExScribe-Mac-QuickStart.doc

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Question #8 Are there any instructional videos about Express Scribe that I can watch?

Answer Express Scribe Online Introduction Tutorials are available at

http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/tutorial/index.html

Verify your system

requirements.

Select the appropriate download for

Windows or Mac.

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Question #9 Is the Express Scribe software hard to use?

Answer You can answer that question for yourself. Express Scribe provides some practice files for you to try. Look for the Sample Transcription files on the Web at http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/faq.html

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Question #10 What if I have questions about the software?

Answer When you install the software, the menu across the top of computer screen has a link to their Online Help documentation as well as contact information for their technical support department.