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Field Notes is the Way With Words blog: long-form guidance on human transcription, broadcast and corporate captioning, interview and research audio, and speech dataset design for ASR and conversational AI. We write for programme managers, researchers, legal and compliance teams, and product leaders who care about accuracy, turnaround, and defensible data handling.
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Enhancing Speech Data AI Models: Strategies for Success
By Way With Words Team
Speech data AI models are powerful tools, offering improved accuracy, contextual understanding, and broader applicability across industries.
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Using Time-Coded Transcripts to Transform Your Video Editing
By Way With Words Team
In this guide, we’ll give you a comprehensive overview of why time-coded transcripts are becoming an essential tool in video production.
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Supervised vs. Unsupervised Speech Data Collection: Choosing the Right Approach
By Way With Words Team
Choosing between supervised and unsupervised speech data collection depends on your project's specific needs. By understanding the strengths and limitations of each approach, you can make informed decisions that align wi
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Handling Muffled or Unclear Speech Transcription Like a Pro
By Way With Words Team
Unclear speech transcription or muffled speech in audio files can present significant challenges transcription accuracy.
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Making Accessible Public Service Announcements with Captions
By Way With Words Team
Accessible public service announcements (PSAs) ensure that critical messages reach a broader and more diverse audience.
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Demographics for Speech Data Collection: Insights & Strategy
By Way With Words Team
Selecting demographics for speech data collection requires thoughtful planning, as the quality of your data directly impacts the outcomes of your research.
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Mobile Audio Transcription: 10 Key Topics You Need to Know
By Way With Words Team
We explore the ins and outs of mobile audio transcription, highlight the challenges, and provide actionable insights to make your transcription tasks easier.
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10 Tips and Guidelines for Accurate Caption Timing Outcomes
By Way With Words Team
Whether you are a content creator, video editor, educator, corporate trainer, or media professional, mastering the art of accurate caption timing is essential.
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Key Qualifications of Professional Transcriptionists
By Way With Words Team
Professional transcriptionists must possess strong listening skills, attention to detail, and excellent typing ability.
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Mastering Speech Data Labelling: Best Practices for Accuracy
By Way With Words Team
Speech data labelling is essential because it transforms raw data into meaningful, structured information that machine learning models can use.
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Remote Speech Data Collection: Flexibility and Efficiency
By Way With Words Team
Remote speech data collection has revolutionised how researchers, developers, and businesses acquire critical datasets.
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Understanding Audio Limitations in Transcription Services
By Way With Words Team
Audio limitations such as poor audio quality, overlapping speech, or excessive background noise can turn transcription into a tricky task.
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