YOU’RE AN EXPERT WHAT?#*! - Version 5

Seminar includes a detailed discussion of the intricacies involved with reporting unusual and uncommon expert proceedings.  Seminar will include a comprehensive review of terminology verbalized in legal proceedings in the specialized areas of law including maritime, equine, military, and other unusual experts. 

SPOTS (Singular, Plural Or The Same) - Version 4

Detailed review of singular and plural word forms in the English language.  Seminar will also include a recitation and presentation of the English rules for plural usage of words that end with -s, -es, -ies, -ves, irregular plural forms, multiple plural forms, Latin-based singular/plural vocabulary, plurals for proper names and plural possessives. 

COURT REPORTING ETHICS - Version 6

Detailed lecture and review of ethics and ethical conduct in the court reporting field.    Review will include various federal, state and NCRA rules, guidelines, ethics and standards of practice and professional conduct governing court reporters.  Additionally, various ethical questions and scenarios that court reporters could be confronted with will be presented and discussed and a focus on social media guidelines will be included.   

LUNCH BREAK

WEE!!! (WORD EXCEL ETCETERA) - Version 4

Demonstration of various techniques and functions of Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer software programs that can be employed by court reporters to assist in their day-to-day court reporting activities and increase productivity. 

HOW TO BE A CRAB (court reporter achieving balance) - Version 2

An interactive seminar where the presenter will provide various exercises, techniques and tools that will assist court reporters in identifying detrimental work-life issues such as anxiety, fatigue, and burnout, that lead to a compromised state of health.    Participants will learn strategies that, when incorporated, will promote a healthy and harmonious work-life paradigm that will provide for a more successful professional and personal life.   

CPR FOR THE CCR - Version 6

"Capitalization and Punctuation Rules for the Certifiied Court Reporter".  Detailed review of capitalization and punctuation as it relates specifically to court reporting.  Seminar will include the following topics: capitalization, apostrophes, possessives and plural possessives, colons, semicolons, and other punctuation rules. 

WEBSITES FOR COURT REPORTERS - Version 6

In-depth presentation and demonstration of websites available to court reporters.  Seminar will identify and explore various websites and their application to aid court reporters in all facets of their profession including searching for a multitude of information such as experts’ terminology, professional communication, geography, proper spellings, and marketing.