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How do I know if I would be a successful scopist?
Do you enjoy working crossword puzzles and cryptograms? Are you a bookworm? When you write, do you take your time to find just the right words? When you come across an unfamiliar word, do you look it up? Did you always get good grades in English and on papers you wrote for various classes? Do you love […]
Continue readingWhat exactly is a scopist?
The word “scopist” is derived from the first computers, which had a diode scope or screen. Simply stated, a scopist’s job is to edit transcripts written by court reporters on stenotype machines into readable, easily understood English. The official NCRA definition is: “A scopist is one who edits a transcript translated by CAT (Computer-Aided Transcription) […]
Continue readingBUYER BEWARE!
BUYER BEWARE! 1. Do you know that when the other online instructors started their scoping courses, they only had 2-3 years of scoping experience? Linda had 20. Do your due diligence. Research contents of each course so you know what you’re getting and what you aren’t. Entrust your livelihood to someone who is trustworthy and […]
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