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
Final Grading Scale
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Final Grading
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Percentage Range
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PASS
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100 - 95
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NO PASS
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< 95
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Speed Tests and Assignments
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TOTAL Points
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TOTAL Percentage
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Tests
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500
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50%
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Class Participation
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200
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20%
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Practice Logs
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200
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20%
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Read back
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100
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10%
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TOTAL
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1000
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100%
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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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