Notes: Taken by Hand or Recorded?

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... organization). Good when traveling and writing a note is impractical. Taping also keeps you from having writers cramp! Bad points of the tape recorder: There is always the possibility of the tape recorder messing up. Sections of the recording can become erased accidentally. Some interview subjects are uncomfortable with tape recorders. Good points of handwritten notes: Cannot get erased unless you want to erase. Don't have to listen to whole tape- or fast forward to get one piece of information. Some interviewees ...more

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Notes: Taken by Hand or Recorded?: Should I use a tape recorder, or are written notes better? (310 words)
by - written on 02/03/07 (Useful, 66 readings)
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The pros and cons of using a tape recorder (or digital voice recorder) and of using- and writing handwritten notes. Good points of the tape recorder: A recorder allows you to concentrate on an interview. Tape recorders allow you to prove what was said in case the person you interviewed later claims to be misquoted. You can hear a piece of information in context. Helps you to remember a sudden idea and allows you to make a note on it. Keeps you from having many papers around( organization). Good when traveling and writing a note is impractical. Taping also keeps you from having ... Read the complete review

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