SESSION 7: Language Fun
1.5 hr (90 Min)
Presenter: Pam Gwin Sheppard, CSR, and Jeff Justice 

 COURSE OBJECTIVE:

In this fun, fast-paced presentation, we will cover common punctuation problems; when and when not to cap; numbers and addresses; when to use verbatim, phonetic or sic; and many more English problems reporters face daily.  This is all to help in our daily transcript production.  We will use quizzes, teamwork, and timed exercises for retention and competitive fun.

Participants will learn more about grammar than they want to …

 Learning Objectives:

The main objective of this session is as a refresher on various English grammar and resources to aid in making the best transcripts possible. By utilizing fun and interactive games and competition, reporters will keep their skills fresh on preparing their best transcripts.

Specific Topics:

• Punctuation problems
• Number rules
• VERBATIM, PHONETIC, SIC, OR RESEARCH
• Soundalikes
• Proofing
• Homophones

Learning Outcomes:

This lively session will help to perfect participants’ skills in producing their best transcripts.  It will also help the participants perfect their proofing skills with the topics being presented.