New reporter question.. should I use (sic)? - CSRNation2024-03-28T23:02:55Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/new-reporter-question-should-i?commentId=1736041%3AComment%3A1041244&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI learned early in my career…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-06-23:1736041:Comment:10412442009-06-23T21:03:43.955ZCynthiahttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/CynthiaPola
I learned early in my career to never trust the caption. Secretaries make mistakes too. The attorney may be correct. I would call and make sure before I used (sic) because YOU could be wrong. I also learned that even though there is an error in the caption we are not to change the caption. That's probably nothing new to anyone. Just my 2 cents.
I learned early in my career to never trust the caption. Secretaries make mistakes too. The attorney may be correct. I would call and make sure before I used (sic) because YOU could be wrong. I also learned that even though there is an error in the caption we are not to change the caption. That's probably nothing new to anyone. Just my 2 cents. This is a great question and…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-06-23:1736041:Comment:10407122009-06-23T00:11:20.457ZCharles P. Carmodyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/CharlesPCarmody
This is a great question and something I've run across many times in my career. I couldn't tell if this atty is your client or opposing counsel.<br />
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Anyway, I was taught that if it's not going to change the outcome of the case, and if you would rather not embarrass the atty, then use the {sic} .<br />
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But I also see the point of view of the other adivice you recieved.<br />
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You can bet that if this atty has any ego at all, he will be just a little perturbed. Plus, he'll probably deny that he mispronounced…
This is a great question and something I've run across many times in my career. I couldn't tell if this atty is your client or opposing counsel.<br />
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Anyway, I was taught that if it's not going to change the outcome of the case, and if you would rather not embarrass the atty, then use the {sic} .<br />
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But I also see the point of view of the other adivice you recieved.<br />
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You can bet that if this atty has any ego at all, he will be just a little perturbed. Plus, he'll probably deny that he mispronounced the names and blame it on you. I would just write it as it appears in the caption (and make sure that the caption is correct, or the reporter is the one who looks foolish.)<br />
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Chances are, he/she will appreciate you cleaning them up, and who knows, if he/she is not a client, they just might become one. Heather, do you have Morson's…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-06-17:1736041:Comment:10375342009-06-17T23:02:55.109ZHollyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Holly
Heather, do you have Morson's English Guide for Court Reporters? It is an excellent resource for court reporters. She addresses the word <i>sic</i> on page 69 and 70 of the Second Edition. She says to place in brackets and italicize if available, and of course these days we can use both. I understand your reluctance to use [<i>sic</i>] in this instance because it was the lawyer speaking and not a witness. Don't you think it's odd, though, that the witness didn't notice and make a correction?…
Heather, do you have Morson's English Guide for Court Reporters? It is an excellent resource for court reporters. She addresses the word <i>sic</i> on page 69 and 70 of the Second Edition. She says to place in brackets and italicize if available, and of course these days we can use both. I understand your reluctance to use [<i>sic</i>] in this instance because it was the lawyer speaking and not a witness. Don't you think it's odd, though, that the witness didn't notice and make a correction? Was this a depo or a court hearing? Any chance the caption was typed incorrectly? Well, just trying to think of different scenarios. Use your best judgment on this one and good luck. Thanks!!!tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-06-16:1736041:Comment:10368672009-06-16T17:08:22.972ZHeatherhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Heather
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!! I think in this instance I wo…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-06-16:1736041:Comment:10368442009-06-16T16:08:48.464ZPhil Stillermanhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Phil57
I think in this instance I would put the [sic] after the full (incorrect) name, especially since Specialist(s) may or may not be pluralized properly; although I wouldn't fault you for putting it after the word Associated.
I think in this instance I would put the [sic] after the full (incorrect) name, especially since Specialist(s) may or may not be pluralized properly; although I wouldn't fault you for putting it after the word Associated. I agree. Only use (sic) the f…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-06-16:1736041:Comment:10367282009-06-16T14:12:11.890ZAmyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Amy723
I agree. Only use (sic) the first time and leave the others.
I agree. Only use (sic) the first time and leave the others. You're on the right track. Pu…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-06-16:1736041:Comment:10366762009-06-16T12:20:59.268ZCathryn Bauerhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/CathrynBauer
You're on the right track. Put [sic] the first time he says it, and leave it the other times.<br />
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It looks like this: [sic].
You're on the right track. Put [sic] the first time he says it, and leave it the other times.<br />
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It looks like this: [sic]. I would use [sic] in the firs…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-06-16:1736041:Comment:10366732009-06-16T12:03:21.189ZPhil Stillermanhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/Phil57
I would use [sic] in the first instance only.
I would use [sic] in the first instance only.