JRBC 1005 - Realtime Reporting I

4 Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/1 credit lab

This course is the instruction of basic realtime machine shorthand theory for judicial reporting and captioning. The course will teach the student how to read, write, and transcribe the spoken word with punctuation by means of a realtime translation theory. Students will write on their steno machine using live dictation, electronic media and/or realtime technology, and teacher interaction. Students will read back, analyze steno outlines, and produce transcriptions at various lengths from their steno outlines on a weekly basis. Using computer-assisted technology (CAT) software, students will begin to build a personal dictionary. A personalized Instructional Development Plan (IDP) shall be developed to support student success in achieving prescribed program outcomes and shall be a joint effort between teacher and student. The IDP shall be reevaluated at least monthly and provide a means for regular faculty feedback and coaching. Students should practice as much as possible, with 18 hours per week being a minimum.

Course Prerequisite(s): ADSC 1003 or minimum typing speed of 25 wpm