Transcript Proofreader For Court Reporters
As a professional PDF proofreader for court reporters, I understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail regarding court transcripts and other legal documents. My goal is to ensure that the documents are correct and error-free as possible. I am passionate about my craft and strive to provide the highest quality of service. With years of experience in proofreading, I am confident that I can provide you with the best proofreading services available.
When I read transcripts, I use Lillian Morson's English Guide for Court Reporters and Margie Wakeman Wells' Court Reporting: Bad Grammar/Good Punctuation. Other sources I rely on are Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and CMOS. Of course, I also adhere to the court reporter's preference of how they want their transcript to be.
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I have a bachelor's degree in social work and have worked in administration for two non-profit organizations. My time with a disaster relief organization allowed me to showcase my strong leadership and organizational skills as I managed household activities and paperwork for construction volunteers on-site. Additionally, I have traveled with the Uganda Kids' Choir to promote education for underprivileged children through sponsorship.
I have exceptional knowledge and proficiency in proofreading, having completed both Proofread Anywhere's General and Transcript Proofreading courses. Initially, I proofread fiction books, but since then, I have gained extensive experience proofreading various legal documents, including criminal and civil trials, voir dire, prelims, arbitrations, workers' comp, and more. I am always eager to take on new challenges.
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What I look for in a transcript
Capitalization: court, plaintiff, defendant, brand names, documents names, exhibits, parentheticals
Formatting: by-lines/colloquy, spacing, justification, appearance page, certificates, Q & A
Cross-check: exhibit numbers match the index page, exhibit numbering, attorneys and firm's addresses, correct dates
Numbers: digits vs. words, dates, measurements, percents
Punctuation: polite request, direct address, interruptions, quotations, dashes, hyphens, commas, periods, semicolons, and colons
Word use: homophones, transposed words, double or dropped words
Spelling: names, location, general spell-check
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Benefits of PDF
The court reporter holds the ultimate authority over the corrections that are made. PDFs are versatile and can be integrated with any software. Additionally, it proves to be a more economical and practical alternative to printing out multiple pages.