Student Test Transcription Suggestions

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10/12/2010 2:34:06 AM

As if this schooling weren't frustrating enough, I flubbed another test tonight. It might have been a pass too, which is why I need your help. I'm an online student in the 160 class, and tonight I realized that I may not be transcribing my tests in the most efficient manner. It never mattered before, but now it's becoming an issue.

We have an hour to transcribe and upload a five-minute test. I have tried so many different methods of transcribing -- editing in CaseCAT, typing the entire test from my notes, printing the test and correcting it on paper then typing it, etc. -- but, now that the tests are longer, I just seem to run out of time. I'm only short a couple of minutes each time, so I think that an efficient transcribing "process" may give me the minutes I need.

What method do you recommend for efficiently transcribing tests? Do you have a step-by-step process that works well? How do you handle untrans that you can't decipher?

I've been at this speed way too long. I only need one more test to get out, I've already passed four! I'm willing to try anything. Please help!

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		Sandy Philie Personally, I fine using the software, I know you said you have Case, I have Eclipse, but using the software to me is the quickest when transcribing a test. I like the fact that you have the column off to the right, so it is almost like having paper notes there too. Good luck, you will pass your last test soon! I am in school right now also, I am in the last high speed class and it`s tough. Only another student can truly appreciate how hard this is! Tuesday, October 12, 2010

		Sara Rashas If you`ve got the software use that. One big bonus is that once you`ve J-defined something it will go the whole way through. I do recommend printing it to proof - you see more that way, but don`t forget to use the spell check on the software as well - the eye can still miss stuff. Since you`re only proofreading 5-mins worth, proofread out loud if you can, and speak out contractions. That will help you catch if it shouldn`t be one. Do corrections and then reprint. Tuesday, October 12, 2010

		Dianne Cooper Vassalotti When I take tests I always start at the end of the transcript first, that part is still pretty fresh in my mind. I always read my notes first, too. I start reading the notes sentence by sentence then look at the text. I have found that I am able to figure out some untranslates much easier this way than by looking at the text. I just work my way up to the beginning of the transcript. Then I read through for grammatical errors, then back again to see if I missed anything. I never print out my Tuesday, October 12, 2010

		Deirdre Rand Keep at it. There are some great suggestions above. I always felt using the software is faster than typing it out, but ALWAYS proofread and read every line when you`re done. I do a quick go-through on the body of the text and put in a check check where I have questions so I don`t waste time over one word I can`t figure out. That word is only one point off. Don`t let it hang you up so that you run out of time on the easy words. And as frustrating as timed transcription is in school, you ne Tuesday, October 12, 2010

		Tina Ware Monday I had some fellow reporters ask me why it takes so long for transcription, and what they told me was that I should D-define commonly made mistakes. Obviously - as they put it - if I`m making these mistakes on a regular basis, then that must be just the way I write it, and it should eventually save a lot of time in the long run. Good luck! Tuesday, October 12, 2010

		Tammie Shelton-Simmons Define EVERYTHING that`s not a conflict!!!!! If you wrote it that way once, you def will write it the same way again. Build your dictionary now and it will save you time on testing and in the working world. Def stick with the software for transcribing. you need the practice for the real world. Good luck!!! You can do it!!!! Tuesday, October 12, 2010

		Katie Wood I totally agree with Tammie. Don`t worry about writing perfect strokes. If that`s the way you write it and it`s not a conflict put it in your dix. Having a built up dix is key. Use the software and don`t re-type from notes. There is no need for that. You`re wasting time. Also, learn your software and the functions. Learning the software with the functions saves a lot of time. Good luck! You`ll get through it! Tuesday, October 12, 2010

		Rosaly Piderit Focus on accuracy. The more accurate you write, the less of a sloppy mess you have to clean up, thus taking up less time. Some of the methods that work for me is that I transcribe on CaseCat because that way when I put on punctuation it automatically puts the two spaces after the periods and caps the next word, so it saves time. In my opinion, never transcribe from your notes word by word. What you should do is in CaseCat, open the notes dialog box (menu: view, vertical notes) and that way you c Tuesday, October 12, 2010

		Elora Dorini If you`re still on paper notes, take a pencil and line through each stroke. If you have a misstroke, look to see if an extra letter can go with the word above or below it. If you think it sounds like it takes too long, it doesn`t. It cleans you up, and it will actually speed you up. Good luck. Tuesday, October 12, 2010

		Mark Patterson In school, and before we could use CAT for licensure, we used to type through our notes, mark rough spots, but KEEP transcribing. So often something you read later on sheds light on trouble spots... If you can, and I know you`re limited on time, but I would proofread my final to my paper notes. Every error is a point... Ace the strong parts - don`t miss points when you have clean notes... mark the rough spots and recheck the rough parts after you complete the transcript. Find the errors in Wednesday, October 13, 2010