Yes, there are several interview transcript templates available in Microsoft Word that you can use to transcribe your research interviews. Here's how you can find and use one:
- Open Microsoft Word 2007 and click on the "Office Button" in the top left corner of the screen.
- Click on "New" to open the "New Document" window.
- In the "New Document" window, type "interview transcript" in the search box and press "Enter" or click on the magnifying glass icon.
- Scroll through the list of templates that appear and select one that suits your needs. You can preview each template by clicking on it.
- Once you've found a template you like, click on it to open a new document based on that template.
- You can now start transcribing your interview by typing the text into the main section of the template. The line numbers should already be displayed in the left-hand margin.
- To add codes or notes, you can use the additional columns provided in the template. Simply click on the column header to select it, and start typing your codes or notes.
- If you need to add more rows to the table, simply click on the last row and press "Tab" to create a new row.
- Once you've finished transcribing your interview, you can save the document by clicking on the "Office Button" and selecting "Save" or "Save As".
That's it! Using a template can save you a lot of time and effort when transcribing your research interviews, and can help ensure that your transcripts are consistent and easy to read.