Transcription Techniques & Speed Building Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the 'jury charge' portion of the CSR speed examination?
Answer: Assessing the reporter's speed and accuracy transcribing the judge's formal instructions to the jury at a set WPM
The jury charge dictation portion evaluates whether the reporter can accurately capture the judge's complex legal instructions to the jury at the required speed.
When building speed, a reporter should add a new brief form to their dictionary only when:
Answer: They have memorized it under zero-pressure conditions and can write it reflexively
A brief form written hesitantly under pressure is worse than the full outline; it should be automatic before it enters production use.
In transcript formatting standards, what is the correct placement of the Q and A markers in a deposition?
Answer: Q begins at a standard indent (usually 5 spaces) and the answer 'A' follows the same indent on the next line
Standard deposition format places Q and A at a consistent indent with the speaker's text immediately following on the same line.
What does 'theory-based writing' mean in the context of shorthand and steno speed building?
Answer: Applying consistent phonetic and brief form rules from a single steno theory system to produce reliable, readable outlines
Theory-based writing means each word is written according to a consistent rule set, making read-back and CAT translation more predictable and accurate.
A reporter transcribing a medical malpractice deposition encounters 'myocardial infarction' repeatedly. The best speed strategy is:
Answer: Create a brief form or use an existing medical abbreviation in the personal dictionary before the job begins
Pre-building dictionary entries for high-frequency technical terms before a specialized proceeding is standard professional preparation.
Which metric is used on most state CSR practical exams to define a passing transcription accuracy rate?
Answer: 95% accuracy (no more than 5 errors per 100 words)
Most state CSR exams require 95% accuracy on dictation takes, meaning no more than 5 errors per 100 words transcribed.
During transcript production, what does the term 'cold read' refer to?
Answer: Reading back steno notes or a transcript without prior review to test accuracy
A cold read tests whether notes and transcripts are clear and accurate without the aid of memory or context review, a key skill for reliability.