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2026-2027 Course Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Course Catalog
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CRC 180 - Single-voice Speed Dev I

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Dictation is given to develop a student’s speed to 130 words per minute on literary material and 150 words per minute on jury charge material. Minimum course requirements: two five-minute tests must be transcribed at a minimum of 95 percent accuracy in each dictation area.
Prerequisite: CRC 160  
Corequisite: CRC 175 , CRC 183  and CRC 190  
Competencies
  1.     Use proper technique in the operation of the steno machine.
    1. Demonstrate smooth fingering.
    2. Exhibit good posture.
  2. Read back orally from the 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. Write 5 minutes of unfamiliar literary material dictated at 130 words per minute.
    1. Maintain focused attention.
    2. Reproduce in steno the words heard.
    3. Use fluid stroking.
    4. Include realtime punctuation.
  4. Transcribe, within 65 minutes, the steno notes from 5 minutes of unfamiliar literary  material dictated at 130 words per minute.
    1. Edit the realtime translation.
    2. Recall theory patterns.
    3. Use reference materials for spelling and punctuation.
    4. Demonstrate 95% accuracy in transcription.
    5. Upload required files (steno notes, transcript file, and Academic Honesty Statement).
  5. Write 5 minutes of unfamiliar jury charge material dictated at 150 words per minute.
    1. Maintain focused attention.
    2. Reproduce in steno the words heard, using jury charge briefs and phrases when appropriate.
    3. Use fluid stroking.
    4.  Include realtime punctuation.
  6. Transcribe, within 65 minutes, the steno notes from 5 minutes of unfamiliar jury charge material dictated at 150 words per minute.
    1. Edit the realtime translation.
    2. Recall theory patterns.
    3. Use reference materials for spelling and punctuation.
    4. Demonstrate 95% accuracy in transcription.
    5. Upload required files (steno notes, transcript file, and Academic Honesty Statement).
  7. Practice writing a variety of single-voice material to include material referencing  medical/legal terminology, local/national/international events, and  local/national/international geography.

Competencies Revised Date: AY2026



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