Word-for-word manuscripts are usually used for interviews in academic research, or when it is necessary to keep the content of a speech complete. Generally, the recording will be made first, and then the recorded file will be typed into an electronic file word by word or written into words word by word. This is a verbatim draft.

Three principles of verbatim recording of manuscripts:

Accuracy: The verbatim draft must accurately record the original verbal and non-verbal information of the speaker, with zero error.

Comprehensive: Non-verbal content should be comprehensive, including silence, intonation and tone.

Meticulousness: Use mood-sensitive words, such as, um, alas, alas, _, er, etc.