Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/06
RTR290 20066-20086	LEC	2 Credit(s)	2 Period(s)
Registered Professional Reporter Preparation
Live dictation practice to increase speed in any machine shorthand system in preparation for the national Court Reporters Association RPR Test. Prerequisites: One year of machine shorthand or equivalent.
Cross-References: CTR290

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
RTR290   20066-20086	Registered Professional Reporter Preparation

1.	Apply machine shorthand skills in a series of timed speed tests. (I)
2.	Apply comprehensive knowledge of machine shorthand theory to writing on the machine and transcription. (II)
3.	Practice Literary material at 180 wpm, Jury Charge material at 200 wpm, and Question/Answer testimony material at 225 wpm with a minimum of 95% degree of accuracy. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
RTR290   20066-20086	Registered Professional Reporter Preparation

I. Speed development A. Literary material--varying speeds B. Jury charge material--varying speeds C. Question/Answer testimony material--varying speeds II. Machine shorthand theory A. Theory principles B. Briefs and phrases III. Accuracy development – 95% accuracy minimum A. Literary material at 180 wpm B. Jury charge material at 200 wpm C. Question/Answer testimony material at 225 wpm

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