Increased difficulty of realtime? - CSRNation2024-03-29T07:06:59Zhttps://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/increased-difficulty-of?groupUrl=realtimescopinggroup&commentId=1736041%3AComment%3A1095487&groupId=1736041%3AGroup%3A52599&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis is such a great response…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-10-10:1736041:Comment:10954872009-10-10T00:29:59.822Zfrom Debra Mapleshttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/debramaples
This is such a great response!<br />
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I'm a new "regular" scopist (w/lots of legal and medical background) and was wondering what the difference was with realtime reporting/scoping. I figured it was something like the above explanation but, thanks, that answer really defines the differences.<br />
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I think another way might be to say that both reporter and scopist should have nerves of steel! My hat's off to those who can do this. Take a bow, you deserve it!
This is such a great response!<br />
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I'm a new "regular" scopist (w/lots of legal and medical background) and was wondering what the difference was with realtime reporting/scoping. I figured it was something like the above explanation but, thanks, that answer really defines the differences.<br />
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I think another way might be to say that both reporter and scopist should have nerves of steel! My hat's off to those who can do this. Take a bow, you deserve it! To be a realtime scopist you…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2009-07-12:1736041:Comment:10489962009-07-12T23:01:01.790ZWynne A. Paulyhttps://csrnation.ning.com/profile/WynneAPauly
To be a realtime scopist you have to be on the top of your game. True, you're likely working with reporters who have low untrans rates.<br />
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You have to be able to work fast and efficiently, know your reporter's style and take direction well. No dawdling, no breaks to run to the drug store. Only breaks should be to run to the refrigerator (or bathroom) and back.<br />
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Most reporters proof after the scopists finish -- even in a daily copy -- so if your work needs to require very little changing on the…
To be a realtime scopist you have to be on the top of your game. True, you're likely working with reporters who have low untrans rates.<br />
<br />
You have to be able to work fast and efficiently, know your reporter's style and take direction well. No dawdling, no breaks to run to the drug store. Only breaks should be to run to the refrigerator (or bathroom) and back.<br />
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Most reporters proof after the scopists finish -- even in a daily copy -- so if your work needs to require very little changing on the reporter's part because the reporter is usually half dead after writing all day and really needs to sleep to perform well the next day.