transcription work?

@mjsdls (1840)
United States
March 11, 2010 2:35pm CST
Can anyone explain to me exactly what transcription work is and how its done?
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@sierras236 (2739)
• United States
11 Mar 10
Transcription work is listening to a piece of audio and converting the conversation to text. Usually, it requires a foot pedal and a fairly high typing speed. I think most places want at least 65 wpm typing speed or higher. But it depends on the site as to what the requirements are.
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• India
11 Mar 10
The word transcription means, "Something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation". It is a sort of conversion of speech into text. In medical transcription, one has to hear what the doctor says, and then type it into text. You require a good typing speed. They pay you per line. Initially it is very less but as the quality improves, you can earn a substantial amount of money from it.
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@mjsdls (1840)
• United States
12 Mar 10
Thank you both for your quick responses. It has help me out a lot.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
14 Mar 10
Transcription is work where you listen to an audio file of some sort (.wav, cassette, etc.) and you type it into a format that the employer has predetermined. To be able to do this type of work you have to be able to type very fast and very accurately. Some of the equipment that is typically required for this kind of work are a foot pedal (connected to your computer if they are running a .wav) or a traditional transcription machine if using cassettes. And you will also have to have the type of software that your employer will require you to use. Some places also require that you have cable internet access.
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