CRC 160 - Intro to Speed Development

1. Use proper techniques in the operation of the steno machine.
   1. Demonstrate fingering.
   2. Exhibit good posture.
2. Execute a variety of dictated material at increasing speeds.
   1. Demonstrate single-voice current events dictation at speeds from 90 to 110 words per minute.
   2. Complete single-voice literary dictation at speeds from 90 to 110 words per minute.
   3. Demonstrate single-voice jury charge dictation at speeds from 100 to 120 words per minute.
   4. Complete two-voice testimony practice at speeds ranging from 110 to 130 words per minute.
3. Read back from steno notes.
   1. Locate requested portion of steno notes.
   2. Recognize correct theory strokes.
   3. Recite correctly stroked theory.
   4. Identify incorrect steno strokes.
   5. Recognize intended strokes.
4. Write 4.0 minutes of unfamiliar literary material dictated at 90 words per minute.
   1. Maintain focused attention.
   2. Reproduce in steno the words heard.
   3. Use fluid stroking.
   4. Include realtime punctuation.
5. Transcribe, within 60 minutes, the steno notes from 4.0 minutes of unfamiliar literary material dictated at 90 words per minute.
   1. Print realtime steno notes.
   2. Recall theory patterns.
   3. Use reference materials for spelling and punctuation.
   4. Demonstrate 95% accuracy in transcription.
6. Write 4.0 minutes of unfamiliar jury charge material dictated at 110 words per minute.
   1. Maintain focused attention.
   2. Reproduce in steno the words heard, using jury charge briefs when appropriate.
   3. Use fluid stroking.
   4. Include realtime punctuation.
7. Transcribe, within 60 minutes, the steno notes from 4.0 minutes of unfamiliar jury charge material dictated at 110 words per minute.
   1. Print realtime steno notes.
   2. Recall theory and brief forms.
   3. Use reference materials for spelling and punctuation.
   4. Demonstrate 95% accuracy in transcription.
8. Write 4.0 minutes of unfamiliar two-voice testimony material dictated at 120 words per minute.
   1. Maintain focused attention.
   2. Reproduce in steno the words heard, using testimony briefs when appropriate.
   3. Use fluid stroking.
   4. Include realtime punctuation.
9. Transcribe, within 60 minutes, the steno notes from 4.0 minutes of unfamiliar two-voice testimony material dictated at 120 words per minute.
   1. Print realtime steno notes.
   2. Recall theory and brief forms.
   3. Use refrence materials for spelling and punctuation.
   4. Demonstrate 95% accuracy in transcription.
10. Evaluate the speed-building process.
    1. Outline the steps to purposeful practice.
    2. Identify areas of strength and areas of improvement.
    3. Create an action plan for identified areas of improvement.
11. Delete testing files from the steno machine and computer at the completion of each test with instructor prompts.
12. Develop interest within the realtime profession.
    1. Identify and use one professional journal.
    2. Interview one realtime reporter.