Last night I was practicing to 225 qa after doing some intense finger drills. I very seldom practice at 225, I much rather practice at 260-280. However, I am practicing for the RPR, so I decided I should practice every day as if I were taking the test. Anyway, while I was practicing I realized that I...

Names Names Names. I am constantly getting untranslates for names as common as Brittney. Get with the program. There is no reason for us to spend extra time out of our transcript production time to define name Sandra. Don’t get me wrong, those words might be in your dictionary, just how is it is...

The RPR — How I’m going to pass 180 Lit I became a member of the NCRA last month (February) meeting the deadline to take the RPR in April and May. In order to prepare for the test, I purchased the RPR Success Package.  It came with three books and several past tests on CD. Anyway, I learned...

An update on my life!! I have been so busy this entire month. I have started working full time as a court reporter! I have taken hearings, EUOs, and tons of depos. And guess what, everyone is showing up, and everyone wants to order! I have been working on transcripts every day. And to all you students...

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A practical routine Let’s be honest with each other. Most students and court reporters alike don’t have more than three solid hours to practice a day. So I have developed a routine that works for me and hopefully will work for everyone else. To follow this routine you MUST practice EACH DAY. Monday:...

Fresh out of Theory The email that Mark Kislingbury sent me in Court Reporting XVII has a lot of great points. But, I just have to give my opinion for the new students out of theory. ***Below there is a chart to see how to practice the Mark-Way”* When I was in theory, along with two other students, we passed...

Eliminate your Hesitation through Personalized Dictation I have always done plenty of untimed dictation for myself. I would read entries from the Yellow Pages,  random number combinations, list of hesitation words and sentences that are causing me problems. Now I am at a point where I need dictation...

Court Reporting is making the news. Here are some cool articles I found for this month. Our future is secure! http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/stories/2009/01/11/alexander_gallo_holdings.html http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_11484747?source=most_emailed http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1812714.htm http://www.baltimoreexaminer.com/local/011109emsCOURT.html http://www.thestar.com/News/article/572572 http://www.rgj.com/article/20090125/NEIGHBORHOODS03/901250322/1247/NEIGHBORHOODS

JURY CHARGE CHALLENGE Everyone lets pass the next speed in Jury Charge this month!!! Let’s do it!! If the last test you passed was your 100wpm JC now pass you 120wpm, so you can be at the 140 level, in one month! You can do it. Jury charge is the easiest category in school. Who doesn’t agree?! Jury...