July 13
2012
July 12
2012
The Importance Of Trial Transcripts: Joan Of Arc
I’m currently reading a biography about Joan of Arc. The preface of the biography mentions the importance of trial transcripts to the recording of history. The book states: “Thanks to transcripts of her [Joan of Arc] trials, we know more details of her short life that we do of any other human being before her time (including Plato, or Alexander of Macedon, or Julius Caesar).” -From, “Joan Of Arc: Her Story” By: Pernoud & Clin
It should be noted that Joan of Arc was said to have been born circa 1412…Court reporters have been so instrumental to the recording of history! #ILoveCourtReporting
July 12
2012
Dictionary Builder: Diptych
Diptych is a noun that has three different meanings. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Diptych is defined as follows:
“1) A 2-leaved hinged tablet folding together to protect writing on its waxed surfaces.
2) A picture, or series of pictures (as an altarpiece) painted or carved on two hinged tablets.
3) A work made up of two matching parts.”
Machine Brief:
Diptych= DIP/TIK
July 10
2012
CSR Requirements
The CSR is the Certified Shorthand Reporter test. This test is a voluntary licensing examination. In New York, the CSR is administered by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services.
The exam consists of the following components:
1) A written test of 40 questions of grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. A passing score is 75%.
2) A written test of 20 questions about legal terminology, legal procedure, court structure, and rules of evidence.
3) Seven minutes of 4-voice dictation at 200 words per minute that must be transcribed.
4) A four minute jury charge at 175 words per minute, which must be read back from your notes within 12 minutes.. This must be dome with 95%.
5) A five minute, 2-voice medical dictation at 175 words per minute. This dictation must be transcribed with 95%.
July 10
2012
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July 10
2012
Stenspiration™
July 9
2012
Medical Monday: Cellulitis
Welcome to Medical Monday, a new weekly post featured onwww.ILoveSteno.com. It’s important that court reporters and stenographers are familiar with medical terms. Therefore, I’ve added medical terminology to me course of study. Thus, I will be sharing what I am learning.
This week’s term is, “cellulitis.”
Cellulitis is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as: “Diffuse and especially subcutaneous inflammation of connective tissue.”
When writing, “cellulitis” on the machine there are several options:
Option #1: CEL/LAOITS
Option #2: SEL/LAOITS (This option may conflict with the term “sell lights” if you use the attached final -S for your plurals).
Option #3: (The single-stroke option) SLAOITS
July 8
2012
Stenspiration™
July 7
2012
Court Reporting: The Top 5 Highest Paying States
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following are the top five highest paying states in the field of court reporting (Based on May 2011 figures). These are the annual mean wages:
1) Oregon- $85,670
2) New York- $83,400
3) Maine- $80,880
4) Colorado- $80,730
5) California- $76,990
July 6
2012
