Lesson 2
20 min

From Raw Transcripts to Clean Themes

Quick Summary

Clean transcripts preserve what participants meant while removing noise that blocks analysis. The process should standardize structure without silently rewriting language or erasing uncertainty.

What you will learn
  • ·Prepare transcripts for analysis while preserving source meaning
  • ·Develop a consistent coding scheme for themes
  • ·Validate themes against excerpts and contradictory evidence