| Scoping Made Affordable (SMA) |
| Step Three - Getting Ready to Work |
1. File Transfer Information
Information will be provided to you so that you can easily know how to download and upload files. Sometimes we have to help
court reporters with this process.
2. CAT Training
Training via both written material and phone conversations will help you learn these programs easily, regardless of the program
you choose.
Understanding how CAT programs work is essential and necessary before you begin working with court reporters. And
understanding the many incredible functions of the programs will make your proficiency increase.
SMA will assist you in maneuvering around the document, changing formatting, suffixes and prefixes with quick efficient strokes,
and have a strong knowledge in making accurate dictionary entries. The dictionary is essentially the spine or the backbone of the
program.
3. Marketing Yourself, Determining Your Rates
and Working with Your First Reporter
Guidance in putting your scoping information letter together and how to go about finding court reporters will be covered. SMA will
proofread your marketing information so you can be sure you are promoting yourself in the best light possible.
Rarely do I have to market my scoping services anymore. The court reporters come to me asking if I am available or not.
4. Proofreading Your Work/Scoping Internship - A working internship is in the process of evolving.
SMA will proofread a sample transcript that you will edit on your CAT program and provide you specific feedback on things you'll
need to watch out for. This is vitally important because scopists need to listen for the tiniest details and utterances.
Throughout SMA's experience it's been found that if you do not have SMA proofread a practice transcript before taking the final
scoping exam, you will probably not pass the exam which is a requirement of passing the course.
This part of SMA's training program makes this training unique. This will be the key to your success!!
5. How to Research
Learning how to get the most of your time in researching terminology, formatting, and ways to build your research resources is a
must to know as you work in the scoping field. If you can be patient with the techniques taught, you will likely reduce the amount
of time spent doing research.
6. Working with Preference Sheets
What is a preference sheet and how do we use them is covered thoroughly. It is also an excellent learning tool.
7. Taxes, Billing and Sample Invoices
Some basic tips of managing and operating your own business along with how to bill your customers and sample invoices will be
provided to you.
Classes will continue to be a part of your training regardless of how long you want to attend them. They are
always a great source of information and will empower your business!!
© July 10, 2009, All Rights Reserved
Information will be provided to you so that you can easily know how to download and upload files. Sometimes we have to help
court reporters with this process.
2. CAT Training
Training via both written material and phone conversations will help you learn these programs easily, regardless of the program
you choose.
Understanding how CAT programs work is essential and necessary before you begin working with court reporters. And
understanding the many incredible functions of the programs will make your proficiency increase.
SMA will assist you in maneuvering around the document, changing formatting, suffixes and prefixes with quick efficient strokes,
and have a strong knowledge in making accurate dictionary entries. The dictionary is essentially the spine or the backbone of the
program.
3. Marketing Yourself, Determining Your Rates
and Working with Your First Reporter
Guidance in putting your scoping information letter together and how to go about finding court reporters will be covered. SMA will
proofread your marketing information so you can be sure you are promoting yourself in the best light possible.
Rarely do I have to market my scoping services anymore. The court reporters come to me asking if I am available or not.
4. Proofreading Your Work/Scoping Internship - A working internship is in the process of evolving.
SMA will proofread a sample transcript that you will edit on your CAT program and provide you specific feedback on things you'll
need to watch out for. This is vitally important because scopists need to listen for the tiniest details and utterances.
Throughout SMA's experience it's been found that if you do not have SMA proofread a practice transcript before taking the final
scoping exam, you will probably not pass the exam which is a requirement of passing the course.
This part of SMA's training program makes this training unique. This will be the key to your success!!
5. How to Research
Learning how to get the most of your time in researching terminology, formatting, and ways to build your research resources is a
must to know as you work in the scoping field. If you can be patient with the techniques taught, you will likely reduce the amount
of time spent doing research.
6. Working with Preference Sheets
What is a preference sheet and how do we use them is covered thoroughly. It is also an excellent learning tool.
7. Taxes, Billing and Sample Invoices
Some basic tips of managing and operating your own business along with how to bill your customers and sample invoices will be
provided to you.
Classes will continue to be a part of your training regardless of how long you want to attend them. They are
always a great source of information and will empower your business!!
© July 10, 2009, All Rights Reserved
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