Language into data
Transcription & translation
From audio and language to analysis-ready data.
Overview
Qualitative research involves the transcription of recorded data from focus group discussions and in-depth and ethnographic interviews, and the translation of all the data captured in the local language into a format that enables data coding and analysis.
We also translate documents for ethics submission and research materials prepared in English into the target audience's language, in a culturally acceptable manner, for unified research communication.
What we do
Audio transcription
Accurate transcription of interviews and focus-group discussions.
Chichewa ⇄ English translation
Research-grade translation that preserves meaning and nuance.
Qualitative data preparation
Cleaning and structuring transcripts for coding and analysis.
Medical terminology
Terminology is checked against the Mawu a za Chipatala Chichewa–English medical dictionary.
Download the dictionary (PDF)
From recording to analysis
Recorded research data
Transcription
Local-language data
Translation
Coding & analysis
Materials we translate
For ethics submission and research communication — preserving understanding, cultural appropriateness and the meaning intended for the people who use them.
Informed Consent Forms (ICF)
Translated into the target audience's language for appropriate research communication.
Participant Information Leaflets
Research information translated for the intended audience.
Topic Guides
Discussion and interview materials translated for use with the target audience.
Case Report Forms (CRF)
Research materials translated for consistent communication with the target audience.
Talk to the team
Need transcription or translation support for your qualitative research data or research materials? Open a ticket on the DMSU helpdesk, or reach us directly.
- Support
- DMSU helpdesk
- sdsm@mlw.mw
- Phone
- +265 1 874 628
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