CRI Dictation & Practice Material Development 2

Question 1

In the context of court reporting dictation materials, what does 'syllabic intensity' measure?

Accepted Answer

The average number of syllables per word in a passage

Answer

Syllabic intensity is calculated as the average number of syllables per word, and higher syllabic intensity makes a passage proportionally harder to write at a given WPM.

Question 2

Which type of dictation material is most appropriate for students practicing at the 180 WPM level?

Accepted Answer

Legal Q&A testimony with objections and colloquy

Answer

Students at 180 WPM are approaching professional certification speeds and need legal Q&A material that mirrors the content they will encounter as working court reporters.

Question 3

How should a court reporting instructor vary dictation material types to maximize student skill development?

Accepted Answer

Rotate between literary, jury charge, and Q&A material throughout training

Answer

Rotating among literary, jury charge, and Q&A formats exposes students to the full range of material they will encounter in professional practice, building versatility.

Question 4

What is the purpose of 'cold dictation' in court reporting training?

Accepted Answer

Dictation of material the student has never seen or practiced before

Answer

Cold dictation uses unfamiliar passages to simulate real-world conditions where a reporter cannot prepare in advance, developing adaptability and true speed under pressure.

Question 5

When instructors create their own dictation materials, which copyright principle must they observe?

Accepted Answer

Instructors must obtain permission or create original content to avoid copyright infringement

Answer

Educational use does not automatically grant unlimited rights to reproduce copyrighted text; instructors must either create original passages or secure proper permissions.

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CRI Dictation & Practice Material Development 2