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IS THERE WORK FOR SCOPISTS?
For those of you who are considering taking the ISS training, I wanted to let you know that I was contacted by a firm owner over the weekend who is interested in hiring several scopists. She wants to fill the positions with ISS grads! When you have a thorough training course, and the grads have […]
Continue readingWhen Does Inspiration Hit You?
When does Inspiration HIT You? When creativity hits you, you HAVE to run with it. Sometimes it is at the weirdest times (who else gets inspiration in the shower?!?), but those ideas that just HIT you are the best! When do you get your best inspiration? Have you been thinking about working from home? Get inspired today […]
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Routines to Create Your BEST Morning!There are a number of health benefits such as better mental health, lower stress levels, increased energy, and improved sleep quality when you have a daily routine. “Having a healthy routine is what sets you apart and allows you to achieve the things you want easier and faster.” ~ A […]
Continue readingWord Review: tonsorial
Tonsorial Definition: . . .of or relating to a barber or the work of a barber tonsorial – adjective | tahn-SOR-ee-ul Example:Jacob was very good at tonsorial work. I posted this because I thought it probably had to do with tonsils! Tonsils is a noun, while tonsorial is an adjective. Even though we might think the two go […]
Continue reading50 Words You Hear Every Day. Do You Know What They Mean?
VernacularHow you’ve heard it: “If you knew the definition of every word on this list, then you must have an impressive grasp on the English vernacular.”What it means: If you’re dialed into the lingo of your home country, then it’s likely that you are familiar with the country’s vernacular, or common tongue. As a scopist, I love words. I […]
Continue readingProofreading versus Scoping versus Transcribing
Proofreading versus Scoping versus Transcribing What is the Difference? I am often asked, “What is the difference between scoping, proofreading, and transcribing?” Here is the answer in a nutshell. A transcriptionist gets an audio file from the reporter and has to type in every word that is heard on the audio. They must also research spellings, punctuate, […]
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