Commonly Confused Words: Advice and Advise
As a proofreader, I come across common mistakes committed by transcribers on a daily basis. One of these is the confusion between homophones (some sounding words).
Although not homophones, advice and advise are two words most transcribers consistently mix up.
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How to Become a Transcriptionist – The Ultimate Guide
by Carey on February 21, 2010
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Have you been wondering how one becomes a transcriptionist? What makes one a transcriptionist? Are there courses or books that help you become a transcriptionist?
If you are pondering these questions this post is for you, my friend. This is quite a long post as I want you to come out of it with a true understanding of being a transcriptionist. I want to provide as much value as possible in every post I publish. So buckle up and enjoy the read.
How I became a Transcriptionist
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What is Transcription – The Idiot’s Definition
by Carey on February 16, 2010
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According to Wikipedia: Transcription is the conversion into written, typewritten or printed form, of a spoken-language source, as in the proceedings of a court hearing. A transcriptionist is a person who performs transcription.
Simply put, transcription is the process of converting audio/video recordings (dictations) into written text. A transcriptionist is also known as transcriber.
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