CRTR-8000 Court Reporting Theory 1 Prerequisites None
Develop techniques of a conflict-free writing style, begin building an extensive dictionary, and learn about the world of closed-captioning.
Contact Hours: 97.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Identify the keyboard of the shorthand machine.
- Demonstrate level appropriate skills in the use of the shorthand machine.
- Learn and apply all theory principles of real time writing from Chapters 1 - 24 in StenEd Theory textbooks.
- Become proficient at reading back and translating steno notes with a 95% accuracy rate.
Topics
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
- Effective study habits.
- Vocabulary.
- Courtroom and deposition room etiquette.
- Rules of conflict-free writing.
- Importance of arbitraries and phrases.
- Weekly submittal of practice log sheets for accountability of practice hours.
- Classroom participation including required read back of steno notes.
- Completion of all homework assignments.
Activities/Resources
- Lecture
- Demonstrations
- Hands-on practice
Evaluation
Students will confidentially evaluate this course by completing the Student Evaluation of Class form distributed at the last class session.
Successful Completion
Instructors will assess students based on class performance, completion of required assignments, verbal communication and class participation, attendance, the success of quarterly quizzes, and final exam. All tests must be passed with a 95% accuracy rate and are graded according to the National Court Reporting Association Minimum Standards and Requirements “What is an Error?” in order to receive course credit. Practice logs must be submitted weekly in order to receive course credit.
Exams: 50%
Homework: 20%
Practice Logs: 20%
Class Participation/Read Back: 10%
Textbook
Real Time Theory Volume One in the StenEd Real Time, Published by Stenotype Educational Products, Inc.
Must have a Shorthand Machine before first class session.
Workforce & Continuing Education - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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