ESB:Episode transcripts

This page provides the details into the layout and formatting used in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode transcripts. For the assessment, click here.

List
A list of all episode transcripts can be found here.

Format
Stage direction lines

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Character lines

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Musical lines

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Lines with yelling or screaming

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Notes
 * Screams and other sounds needs to be replaced with apporite word. In the case of "AAAHHH!!!" with [screaming] only.

Simultaneous character dialogue
It is important that the entire transcript is transcribed accurately and in its entirety. This guideline outlines how to go about transcribing when two or more characters speak simutaneously.

1. Understandable dialogue
For cases in which two or more characters speak simultaneously, if the dialogue is understandable enough, format the dialogue as follows:

Example 1 from the transcript of "Naughty Nautical Neighbors:"

Example 2 from the transcript of "Rock-a-Bye Bivalve:"

2. Only ONE CHARACTER'S dialogue can be deciphered
When two characters speak at once, but only one character's dialogue can be deciphered, add the following disclaimer:

[only  dialogue can be deciphered]

Example from the transcript of "The Cent of Money:"

3. When only PARTIAL dialogue can be deciphered
When two or more characters speak at once, and the entire dialogue cannot be deciphered, always include any dialogue that is diciphered, even it it's partial dialogue. Use "..." for dialogue that is indecipherable, as follows:

Example from the transcript of "Sailor Mouth:"

4. Explanations without transcription
Some transcripts include explanations without transcription. However, this is no longer allowed, and in these cases, the transcript is incomplete. All dialogue must be completely deciphered:

Example 1, from the transcript of "Jellyfishing:"

In the preceding example, the actual "words of encouragement" should be transcribed.

Example 2, from the transcript of "Sailor Mouth:"

In the preceding example, the explaining of the situation should be transcribed, as well as the transcription of the "swearing," which is the sound effects.

Templates
Use following templates on transcript articles: EpisodeTr Use template Template:EpisodeTr at the top of each transcript article.

Empty template
ITranscript Use the following on transcript articles that are incomplete: