Hi, Tracie.

So cool that you're a court reporting student. GOOD LUCK on your speed-building! I'm a court reporting student, too. I'm currently at 160 wpm and trying to finish by next year!

I have a blog you should check out wherein I write about my personal journey in the court reporting program and wherein I hope to be of help, encouragement, and a great resource for fellow court reporting students... like yourself! :) It's stenonerd.blogspot.com.

BTW, I like your page... very mardi gras! :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Christine
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Tracie,


click to create your own Hope you have a terrific 2009!!

Tami

Hi Tracie....Tryn' to Get in touch w/ someone that knows something about voicewriting. I am currently training in steno but interested in voicewriting as well??

Hi Tracie....Tryn' to Get in touch w/ someone that knows something about voicewriting. I am currently training in steno but interested in voicewriting as well??

Happy Birthday Tracie (I love this birthday notification function, don't you?)

Happy Birthday!

Hi Daniele,

Yes, I started 2 weeks ago, and I really like it. Did you do any practice on your own besides the assignments? What speed did you start at, and how long did it take you to get through?

Thanks for checking on me:)

Have you gotten started with SimplySteno? How do you like it?

Thanks, Deborah, I will try to find her. Of course, it may be that she's left:( but I'll check around.

I'm curious, though, as to why you still want to get your steno cert. It sounds like you are very successful doing voice. That's what I have in mind, too, but I'm still trying to figure out if it's worth having both. After you get your steno, would you ever do voice again?

I forgot to tell you, there used to be a lady in the New Orleans area that taught voice writing. Her name is Pat Crosby. When I first switched to voice, just about everyone I came into contact with had been a student of Ms. Pat's. She's very well known among voice writers in this area. I'm not sure if she's still teaching or not. I haven't heard anything about her since Katrina. I know she's a member of NVRA. Since you're in the New Orleans area, it might be worth it to look her up and give her a call. I met her once. Everyone seems to love her and speaks highly of her. And from what I've heard from her former students, she doesn't just teach voice writing, she teaches all aspects of court reporting in general.

When I took the test, steno students were in one room and voice students were in another room. We did not take the same test, although it was given on the same day. You may only work in the method in which you're certified. It's definitely not a winner take all situation. In other words, if you pass the steno exam, you're certified as a steno reporter. If you pass the voice exam, you're certified as a voice reporter. A person certified in steno cannot use voice as their method of takedown. A person certified in voice may not use steno as their takedown method. I'm certified in voice so I can't use my steno machine out on the job to take down testimony. But I can sure as heck use it at home to get that testimony onto paper. I plan to take the test again someday, only this time in steno. I want to be certified in both methods so I can use whichever one I want. Oh, and then there are pen writers. Believe it or not, there are still a few of those around. I don't even think anyone teaches shorthand anymore.

Hi, Tracie, nice to meet you.

Re the NCRA study, I agree for the most part. The part I disagree with is the statement that the voice writing software is difficult and time consuming to LEARN. It isn't difficut to learn, but it CAN BE difficult to train the software to your voice.

Yes, with voice I suppose you could start working in as little as 6 months. I did when I switched from steno to voice (which is why I switched) but unless you're planning on using CAT with speech recognition, I suggest staying with steno, especially if you're in the upper speed range. See my comments on Robin's page for further explanation.

Also, if you don't already, I suggest you take a look at the CRForum over on compuserve. It's a forum for all reporters, scopists, transcriptionists, students, etc. You can gain a lot of valuable info from the wonderful folks over there. I don't know the address off the top of my head, but if you do a google search for compuserve+court reporters forum, you'll probably go right to it. Hope to see you over there!

I have only pros for SimplySteno. At times, I felt that the test were really difficult, but don't we all? But I think Marc is changing some of that. I was really nervous when I went to take the WKT because I just wasn't sure if I was totally prepared for it, but I passed it. I started in January of 07 at 140 wpm and if I don't get a bad case of nerves for the RPR in May I feel that I am ready for it. And hey, if I don't pass it I'll just keep practicing for next time. I think determination is the key to being a CR. I don't know how many times I've said to myself, "If it hadn't already been done, I would say it couldn't be done." :) or "If one person has completed this, so can I." What speed are you? You're going to do great. Marc is always available for any questions. I've never had to wait 24 hours for him to get back to me on any question. It was perfect for me. I only wish that I had joined six months sooner. But it's a great journey.

Hi Tracie, I'm a simplysteno student. Just passed the WKT in January and passed part of the RPR in November. You're going to love Marc and the SimplySteno program. I live in PA, but I'm from Baton Rouge. All my family is there. Good Luck!

How tragic, Tracie. So sorry to hear that. Has to be so scary for your daughter and something that just shakes to the core.

I'll be ahopin' and aprayin' everything gets back to normal for you both soon.

Hi, Tracie!

Just checking in to see how you're doing. Hope you're doing great!