Transcriptions of tape recordings refer to the process of transferring audio-recorded material onto paper. This process typically involves listening to a tape recording and transcribing it word for word into a written document. Transcriptions of tape recordings can be used for a variety of purposes, such as creating a written record of a particular event, preserving the original sound of the recording, and making the content easier to access and review. There are two main types of transcriptions of tape recordings: verbatim and edited. Verbatim transcriptions record the exact words of the speaker, including all pauses, filler words, and verbal tics. Edited transcriptions are more concise and focus on recording only the essential content of the conversation, leaving out any unnecessary details.