Advanced students take dictation in court situations with the assistance and guidance of a qualified reporter who evaluates performance and work. Placement requires attainment of 200 wpm writing speed on 2-voice testimony material. Mock RPR and CRR tests are administered. At the 160 wpm testimony level, students acquire 40 hours of writing time, along with two pages of transcription per hour of writing. The 50-hour internship will consist of a minimum of 40 hours of actual writing time under the supervision of a qualified reporter.
Students compile individual personal dictionaries for use upon graduation.
106-154 Court Reporting Workshop 3 credits Required during the summer prior to entering the third semester of the program. Brief forms and phrases are reviewed. Vocabulary and speed building are emphasized. Jury charge, literary, and 4-voice testimony are continued. Live dictation daily for speed building and testing.