Court Reporting

This course includes the study of computer-compatible, machine-stenographic theory principles, with an emphasis on clear, consistent, conflict-free writing; an introduction to the alphabetic and Arabic systems of writing numbers; the mastery of basic abbreviations; and speed development of 40-60 net word per minute (nwpm) on familiar material of higher-than-average syllabic density.

This course is designed to provide students with competency in litigation support and computer-aided transcription of machine shorthand notes on several CAT systems. Attention will also be given to the word-processing functions of revising and editing, document storage and retrieval, merging texts, and printing documents.

This course completes the study of computer-compatible, machine-stenographic theory principles and introduces computer-compatible Realtime Reporting abbreviations and phrases. Emphasis continues on speed development of 60-80 WPM on familiar material of higher-than-average syllabic density. Also included are machine-stenographic reporting and transcription of literary, jury charge, and testimony material.

This course includes substantive law, torts, contracts, personal property and agency, wills and estates, real property, family law, negotiable instruments, business organization, civil and criminal procedure (discovery, trial, and appellate processes), hearings and arbitrations, the legislative process, and legal and Latin terminologies attendant thereto.

This course includes the machine-stenographic reporting and transcription of two-voice testimony, jury charge, and literary material, with an emphasis on speed development in each of the three timing categories; a continuation of the study of computer-compatible abbreviations, phrases, and number drills.

This course is designed to instruct the student in utilizing Eclipse NT/Accucap software for captioning. Upon completion of the course, the student understands the basic setup of a captioning studio, equipment care and maintenance, implementation of functions and commands of software program, and troubleshooting skills.

This course includes the machine-stenographic reporting and transcription of two-voice testimony, Alabama criminal and civil jury instructions, and an introduction to multi-voice proceedings. Speed development in each of the three timing categories continues. Endurance reporting workshops begin in this course.

This course is designed to enable the student to operate a realtime translation system in the computer-integrated courtroom environment, deposition environment, classroom environment, broadcast environment, and in seminar, conference, and convention environments. This course includes the machine-stenographic reporting and transcription of two-voice testimony, Alabama criminal and civil jury instructions, and an introduction to multi-voice proceedings. Speed development in each of the three timing categories continues. Endurance-reporting workshops begin in this course.

This course continues skill building in the realtime translation environments, with a focus on increasing speed and accuracy in the three timing categories.

This course is a continuation of RTR 170. Emphasis is placed on the advanced features of Eclipse NT/Accucap software for captioning, dictionary development, and Internet research techniques.

This course is designed to enable judicial and captioning students to enhance realtime skills through additional usage of software and equipment in perfecting theory principles and speed development skills in categories of Literacy, Jury Charge, and Q&A.

This course is designed to enable judicial and captioning students to enhance realtime skills through additional usage of software and equipment in perfecting theory principles and speed development skills in categories of Literacy, Jury Charge, and Q&A.

This course is designed to enable judicial and captioning students to enhance realtime skills through additional usage of software and equipment in perfecting theory principles and speed development skills in categories of Literacy, Jury Charge, and Q&A.

This course is designed to enable judicial and captioning students to enhance realtime skills through additional usage of software and equipment in perfecting theory principles and speed development skills in categories of Literacy, Jury Charge, and Q&A.

This course is designed to enable judicial and captioning students to enhance realtime skills through additional usage of software and equipment in perfecting theory principles and speed development skills in categories of Literacy, Jury Charge, and Q&A.

This course is designed to enable judicial and captioning students to enhance realtime skills through additional usage of software and equipment in perfecting theory principles and speed development skills in categories of Literacy, Jury Charge, and Q&A.

This course includes the machine-stenographic reporting and transcription of two-voice testimony, jury charge, and literary material, with an increased emphasis on speed development in each of the three timing categories; a review of computer-compatible abbreviations and phrases; and a continuation of advanced number drills.

This course includes the machine-stenographic reporting and transcription of two-voice testimony, Alabama criminal and civil jury instructions, and an introduction to multi-voice proceedings. Speed development in each of the three timing categories continues. Endurance-reporting workshops begin in this course.

This course will instruct the student in the proper use of library and reference materials, including how to research citations. Additional emphasis is placed on correct procedures for the reading of notes and duties of note readers and scopists. The use of computer-aided transcription (CAT) and videotape technology is explained. Requirements for reporters, such as bonding, serving as a notary public, certifying documents, proper filing of records, and other official duties are discussed.

This course is designed to simulate deposition situations, utilizing actual transcripts. Speaker identification symbols are introduced. Speed and clarity are emphasized during read back of selected portions of notes. Emphasis is placed also on reporting techniques and punctuation essential to reflect accurately in machine-stenographic notes and transcript thereof various speech patterns, colloquial language, unreported events, and physical actions. This course and RTR 257 are taught in sequence.

Reatlime Application is a capstone course which re-presents cumulative educational experiences with opportunities to integrate knowledge of realtime practices and implement skills through mock testing modules, written practice materials, conducting research and using various reference tools that will enable student to build a reference portfolio.

This course is a continuation of RTR 227, with the course now designed to simulate civil and criminal trial situations, utilizing actual transcripts.

This course includes the continuation of accuracy and speed development in three timing categories. Lectures on expanded professional ethics and other situations are continued.

Students are assigned to college-approved internships where, under the guidance and supervision of official and/or general NCRA Registered Professional Reporters, they undergo extensive indoctrination in the duties and responsibilities of the profession.

This course is designed to enable the student to spend a minimum of 40 hours of captioning in an approved freelance, official, and/or realtime captioning setting and produce a salable transcript of proceedings. The student will observe procedures, caption realtime material, receive on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced reporters and broadcast captioners, and participate in classroom activities related to the internship experience.

This course will be offered to students who fail to achieve the speed requirements by the end of the current semester. Each course emphasizes speed building in the three timing categories.

This course will be offered to students who fail to achieve the speed requirements by the end of the current semester. Each course emphasizes speed building in the three timing categories.

This course will be offered to students who fail to achieve the speed requirements by the end of the current semester. Each course emphasizes speed building in the three timing categories.

This course will be offered to students who fail to achieve the speed requirements by the end of the current semester. Each course emphasizes speed building in the three timing categories.

This course will be offered to students who fail to achieve the speed requirements by the end of the current semester. Each course emphasizes speed building in the three timing categories.