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- colon after name
- initials or full name spelled out
- how to spell common crutch words: uh // uh-huh // um-hm // unh-uh
- pauses go to the speaker
- when to use an m dash or a comma / what to do with run on sentences
- laughing while speaking / conveying a smile in words
- proper grammar vs. conveying sound and cadence
- to what extent false starts should be indicated
- which background noises should be recorded
- which crutch words should be recorded
- which interruptions should be recorded
- spelling of non-specified crutch words
- check the word list for names of cities, etc.