Standard Submission

Thank you for your interest in submitting a sample to IDEA. Please use this form to supply the details of the recorded speaker. (That is YOU if this is a self-submission.) If the speaker refuses certain information (his or her age, for example), or the information is unavailable, please enter "N/A". Fields marked [*] are required for the submission to be accepted; in those fields, we strongly discourage the use of "N/A." Be aware that if you return to a previous step, the information you have entered in the fields in the page you are currently on might be lost. So please complete the entire form in sequential order without returning to previous steps unless needed. YOU MUST ENTER N/A IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION.

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Waiver and Liability Release
I hereby grant and assign to IDEA, and its successors and assigns, exclusive rights, including copyright, to use, license, sell, and otherwise exploit this recording and related documents that I have submitted. This recording and related documents are a "work made for hire," and I understand that I will not be the copyright owner thereof and will have no rights thereto. I understand that the recordings may be published and distributed by means of various media, including, but not limited to, the internet, streaming, and AI. I make my voluntary, unremunerated contributions to the archive in the interests of dialect research. I further understand that IDEA may distribute and/or offer for sale copies of the archive to inform students, professionals, and the public about dialects of English. I understand that IDEA, its publishers, employees, and agents cannot warrant or guarantee that use of my sound recordings and documents, freely available on the internet, will be subject to their supervision or control. Accordingly, I release IDEA, its publishers, employees, and agents from any and all liability related to dissemination of the material I have contributed and/or will contribute. I have read this document and understand its contents.
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Your name*
Your full name, typed above, starting with your first name, will be accepted as your signature. This is YOUR name (the editor/contributor of this sample), not your subject's name, unless you are the subject.
Initials*

Please enter your initials, reaffirming your digital signature. By initialing, you confirm that you are agreeing to the Waiver and Liability Release above.
Date*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Your E-mail*
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Your Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

You are required to enter your address ONLY if this is your first IDEA submission.
Your Phone Number
You are required to enter your phone number ONLY if this is your first IDEA submission.

Subject's (Speaker's) Information
Thank you for your patience during the legal waivers that preceded this step. Below you will find a series of fields where you will enter information about the recorded subject. Please note that these fields are similar to the "Field Recording Guide," which can be found under the "Submissions" tab on the menu. We suggest collecting information first on the "Field Recording Guide" and then transferring it here, along with any additional notes. We also suggest reading the "Style Guide" found under the "Submissions" tab for advice on formatting. To copy and paste text into these forms, use CTRL+C plus CTRL+V on a Windows computer, and Command+C plus Command+V on a Mac. (Right-click is disabled for copyright protection.)
Region*
What region does the speaker represent? Specifically, where did the speaker spend his or her formative years? Bearing in mind that "region" is subjective and may be redefined over time, please identify the country (and state or province, when applicable), and use your best judgment regarding the degree of specificity you believe is of value beyond that point. Peruse existing IDEA samples from your region (if they exist) as a model.
Age*
What is the speaker's age?
Date of Birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

When was the speaker born? dd/mm/yyyy
Place of Birth*
Where was the speaker born? Please name the city, if known.
Gender*
- Male
- Female
What is the speaker's gender?
Ethnicity*
What ethnicity does the speaker self-identify as? Please be as specific as possible, keeping in mind that "ethnicity" can include both race and ancestry. If you do not know this information (or any other information in the rest of these fields), please type N/A.
Occupation*
What is the speaker's occupation? If the subject is retired, we suggest listing his or her former occupation.
Education*
What education has the speaker received?
Area(s) of residence (other than representative region) for longer than 6 months*
If the speaker has lived more than six months outside the representative region, please list that area(s) here. Please write your entry in complete sentences (prose format). If you know that the subject has NOT lived outside his or her representative region for more than six months, please type "none."
Other influences on speech*
What other factors have impacted the way in which the subject (speaker) speaks? What other factors have impacted the subject's (speaker's) accent/dialect? Please write your entry in complete sentences (prose format).
Orthographic Transcription of Unscripted Speech*
Using the everyday Roman alphabet, transcribe the unscripted speech portion of the recording. To copy and paste text into these forms, use CTRL+C plus CTRL+V on a Windows computer, and Command+C plus Command+V on a Mac. (Right-click is disabled for copyright protection.) Don't worry if your "rich text" choices don't display when you cut and paste. We will format the text to conform to our in-house style sheet. If required, you may attach a document at the end of this form, demonstrating your intended formatting as a guide for IDEA. Also see our "Style Guide."
Orthographic Transcribed by*
Who transcribed the text from the "Orthographic Transcription of Unscripted Speech" section? If you are making a self-submission and wish to remain anonymous, please type "subject."
Date of Orthographic Transcription*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

When was the above transcription performed? dd/mm/yyyy
Scholarly Commentary
Please copy and paste your scholarly commentary relating to this sample into this window. (To copy and paste, use CTRL+C plus CTRL+V on a Windows computer, and Command+C plus Command+V on a Mac. Right-click is disabled for copyright protection.) If phonetics are included, they must be written in a unicode phonetic font. Please use quotes to highlight examples instead of italics and bold formatting. We will format your commentary, but, if needed, you may attach a document at the end of this form, demonstrating your intended formatting as a guide for IDEA's editors.
Scholarly Commentary By
Who wrote the above scholarly commentary? If you are submiting a recording of yourself and wish to remain anonymous, please type "subject."
Date of Commentary
DD slash MM slash YYYY

When was the above scholarly commentary written? dd/mm/yyyy
Phonetic Transcription of the Reading (Scripted Text)
Please copy and paste a phonetic transcription of the scripted text from a word processor into this window. (To copy and paste text into these forms, use CTRL+C plus CTRL+V on a Windows computer, and Command+C plus Command+V on a Mac. Right-click is disabled for copyright protection.) You may use unicode phonetic fonts only. Don't worry if your bold, underlining, italics or other "rich text" choices don't display when you paste. We will format the text to conform to our in-house style sheet. If needed, you may attach a document at the end of this form, demonstrating your intended formatting as a guide for IDEA's editors.
Scripted Phonetic Transcription By
Who transcribed the above phonetic transcription?
Date of Transcription (Scripted)
DD slash MM slash YYYY

dd/mm/yyyy
Phonetic Transcription of Unscripted Speech
Please copy and paste the unscripted speech transcription into this window. You may use unicode fonts only. Don't worry if your bold, underlining, italics or other "rich text" choices don't display when you cut and paste. We will format the text when we receive it to conform to our in-house style sheet. If needed, you may attach a document at the end of this form, demonstrating your intended formatting as a guide for IDEA's editors.
Unscripted Phonetic Transcription By
Who transcribed the above phonetic transcription of unscripted speech?
Date of Transcription (Unscripted)
DD slash MM slash YYYY

When was the above transcription performed? dd/mm/yyyy
Sound Sample*
Accepted file types: mp3, Max. file size: 200 MB.
Please attach an mp3 of your sound sample. Recording Guidelines can be found under the Submissions tab on the menu bar.
Recorded By*
Who recorded this sample? If you are submitting a recording of yourself and wish to remain anonymous, please type "subject."
Date of Recording*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

When was the above sample recorded? dd/mm/yyyy
Auxiliary File Upload
Max. file size: 200 MB.
In the event that you have an additional file that you must attach (such as a Word document or PDF preserving your intended formatting and rich text choices), do so here.
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