CRTR-8014 Court Reporting Skill 2

Prerequisites None
Continue the process of speed building. Speed levels are 160-180 wpm, and literary, jury charge, and Q & A tests must be passed with 95% accuracy.

Contact Hours: 97.5

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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Transcribe and pass with 95% accuracy a test at 160 wpm in the categories of literary, jury charge, and Q & A.
Transcribe and pass with 95% accuracy a test at 180 wpm in the categories of jury charge and Q & A.
Produce a transcript with 95% accuracy.
Apply all rules of conflict-free/real time writing.
Demonstrate knowledge of courtroom and deposition etiquette.
Utilize current software applications and technology in the classroom.

Topics
Realtime Procedures will include, but are not limited to:

Effective study habits and methods.
Courtroom and deposition vocabulary.
Rules and concepts of real time writing.
International, national, and local current events.
Role of the reporter in trials, depositions, administrative hearings, and other judicial proceedings.
Marking and handling of exhibits.
Indexing and archiving of steno notes, paper and electronic.
Reporting techniques.
Transcript preparation and production.
The profession of court reporting and related job opportunities.
How to report and transcribe voir dire of the jury and witnesses and the polling of a jury.
Proofreading skills.
Ethics.
Knowledge and involvement in professional associations.
The importance of continuing education.
Professional image and dress.
Resumes.

Activities/Resources

Access to professional organizations such as NCRA and MAPCR.
EV360 Dictation and Testing website.
Mock trials.
Two-voice/multi-voice dictation sessions.
Extensive read back at varying speeds and varying syllabic density.
Open discussion of all court reporting topics.

Evaluation
Students will confidentially evaluate the course by completing the Student Evaluation of Class form distributed at the last class session.

Successful Completion
Grading: All speed tests must be passed with a 95% accuracy rate and are graded according to

the NCRA Minimum Standards and Requirements “What Is an Error?”

Students can begin their internship once a 180 Q&A at 180 is passed. (please see internship info sheet)

Grading Policies

Final Grade	Percentage Range
PASS	100 - 95%
NO PASS	< 94%

Point Distribution

Groups & Assignments	TOTAL Points	TOTAL Percentage
Speed Tests	400	40%
Practice Logs 15 detailed practice logs	100	10%
Internship Transcripts	400	40%
Readback /Class Participation	100	10%
TOTAL	1000	100%

Textbook
Brief Encounters by Laurie Boucke

Complete Court Reporter’s Handbook and Guide for Realtime Writers// Authors Robert W. McCormick/Melissa J. Blake

Workforce & Continuing Education - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088