Transcript Proofreader For Court Reporters
PDF and Case CATalyst
As a professional proofreader for court reporters, I recognize the importance of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail in 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 looking 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 ultimate authority over the corrections 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.
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