CRC 253 - Multi-voice Speed Development

1. Use proper techniques in the operation of the steno machine.
   1. Demonstrate smooth fingering.
   2. Exhibit good posture.
2. Demonstrate fluent 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.
3. Practice writing unfamiliar medical/technical testimony dictated at 180 words per minute.
   1. Maintain focused attention.
   2. Reproduce in steno the words heard, using common medical/technical briefs and phrases when appropriate.
   3. Use fluid stroking.
   4. Include realtime punctuation and speaker designations.
4. Practice writing multi-voice testimony dictated at 200 words per minute.
   1. Maintain focused attention.
   2. Reproduce in steno the words heard, using common multi-voice briefs and phrases when appropriate.
   3. Use fluid stroking.
   4. Include realtime punctuation and speaker designations.
5. Write 5.0 minutes of unfamiliar two-voice testimony dictated at 225 words per minute.
   1. Maintain focused attention.
   2. Reproduce in steno the words heard, using common testimony briefs and phrases when appropriate.
   3. Use fluid stroking.
   4. Include realtime punctuation and speaker designation.
6. Transcribe, within 75 minutes, the steno notes from 5.0 minutes of unfamiliar two-voice testimony dictated at 225 words per minute.
   1. Print realtime steno notes for transcription or edit realtime translation.
   2. Recall theory patterns, speaker designations, and testimony briefs/phrases.
   3. Use reference materials for spelling and punctuation.
   4. Demonstrate 95% accuracy in the transcription.
7. Delete testing files from the steno machine and computer at the completion of each test without prompts.
8. Evaluate the speed building process.
   1. Outline the steps of purposeful practice.
   2. Identify areas of strength and areas for improvement.
   3. Create a plan for indentified areas of improvement.