CART transcript formatting

A transcript should be accurate and readable, so the consumer can rely on it to understand the session. These expectations apply to most SignGlasses CART sessions.

Date and title

At the top of the transcript, add the date and the session name. Do not include any disclaimers.

Show who is speaking

Identify the speaker as often as you can. If you do not know a speaker’s name, use a general label such as “Instructor”, “Teacher”, or “Professor”.

Type verbatim

For CART, type the spoken content exactly as you hear it. Include filler words, stutters, and laughter. Keep the speaker’s tone and emotion.

Document what happens

Also note what happens in the session, not only what is said. More detail is better. Add the time when it is relevant.

These notes help when SignGlasses looks into a technical problem in a session, or when a coordinator reviews how sessions are going.

Work with a team

Some sessions are solo. When you work with a team:

• Connect at the scheduled time, even if you are not the one starting.
• Rotate every 20 minutes.
• Label who is captioning during each rotation.
• Stitch the transcript together, and agree who uploads it.

Consumer requests

Some consumers ask SignGlasses for a specific format. Be ready to revise a transcript based on feedback. If you have a concern or a suggestion, tell the SignGlasses team.

When the transcript is ready, see Upload a transcript.