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Subject match
You send the dissertation abstract. We assign a transcriber familiar with your field.
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Dissertation defense and committee transcripts
Doctoral defenses, qualifying exams, and graduate committee meetings. We match transcribers to your field — STEM, social sciences, humanities — so subject terminology and citations come through correctly.
What you get
Concrete deliverables — not promises. Every order ships with these or your money back.
- Subject-area transcribers (STEM, social sciences, humanities)
- Citation and reference handling
- Speaker labels with academic title (Dr., Prof., Candidate)
- Verbatim or smoothed output
- Compatible with archival university requirements
- Optional bound-volume printing through partner
How it works
Same workflow for every order — adapted to your file’s specifics during the briefing call.
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Glossary upload
Optional list of technical terms, names, and citations to ensure spelling accuracy.
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Two-pass review
First pass by the subject specialist, second pass by an academic editor.
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Archive-ready output
Formatted for your university archive's requirements (margins, font, line numbering).
Pricing
Use these rates as a starting point. Final estimate locks in once we hear the audio.
Standard defense (90-120 min) Single-speaker presentation + Q&A
$0.12 / min
Committee with debate Multi-speaker discussion segments
$0.15 / min
Glossary build For thesis with heavy technical terminology
$30 flat
University archive formatting Included
$0
Common questions
The questions most buyers ask before sending the first file. Plain-English answers.
Do you handle dissertations in non-English languages?
English and Russian directly. We can quote bilingual transcription if part of your defense was in another language.
Can you match my university archive's formatting requirements?
Yes. Send us the formatting spec (margins, font, line spacing) and we'll deliver in that format.
How long does a 2-hour defense take to transcribe?
24 hours standard. Same-day turnaround available at a rush surcharge if you need it for a university deadline.
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