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August 18, 2011

AUGUST TO NEW YEAR 2012 GOALS

We get 2 weeks of Summer Vacay at our school.  Yay!


My goals for these 2 weeks of Summer Break are to:
  • Complete all freelance intern hours (I have my official intern hours done already, thankfully) 
  • Practice this combo each day: 1) Common words, 2) Briefs, 3) 200-240 WPM, 4) 180-200 WPM, 5) Read back, 6) Finger drills, 7) Theory, 8) Briefs.

Once back in school, my SEPTEMBER 2011 TO NEW YEAR 2012 GOALS are to:
  • Go to every 180, 200, 225, and 240 WPM 2V and 4V class
  • Transcribe and grade each take and keep a record of my error rate
  • Practice this combo each day: 1) Common words, 2) Briefs, 3) 200-240 WPM, 4) 180-200 WPM, 5) Read back, 6) Finger drills, 7) Theory, 8) Briefs.

BOTTOM LINE GOAL: Pass my 180 4V, 200 4V at 5 mins., and 200 4V at 10 mins. by end of year and get into Qualifiers!


GOTTA WORK HARD!!!  IT'S POSSIBLE!!!

4 comments:

  1. MaryAugust 20, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Hi, I am a CR student in bay area. I am currently trying to pass my 150's, and I am always trying to figure out the most effective way to practice. I like your combo, but can you advise how long you spend on each section.

    I would appreciate any advice you have, and I love checking in on your blog.

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  2. Christine StenoNerdAugust 22, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Hi, Mary.

    Thanks so much for your comment and question. I'm honored that you follow my blog. :)

    Well, my practice combo is my targeted goal to hit each day. Unfortunately, because of time and other obligations, I don't hit my targeted goal every single day... but I *DO* make it a point to be on my machine daily, even if it's only for 10 minutes. 10 minutes of practice is better than none!

    Here is how long I practice on each leg (approximately):

    1) Common words = 5 minutes
    2) Briefs = 20 minutes
    3) 200-240 WPM = 45 minutes
    4) 180-200 WPM = 45 minutes
    5) Read back = 20 minutes
    6) Finger drills = 5 minutes
    7) Theory = 45 minutes
    8) Briefs = 20 minutes

    Here is the link to the common words I practice: http://web1.d25.k12.id.us/home/curriculum/fuw.pdf

    Here is the link to my steno briefs: http://stenonerd.blogspot.com/p/my-steno-briefs.html

    Here is the link to the Theory book I am studying from: http://www.amazon.com/StenoMaster-Theory-Mark-Kislingbury/dp/0976193507/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314076073&sr=1-1

    Here is the link to the speed-building DVD's I practice to: http://www.courtreportingdvds.com/

    I hope this info helped. All the best to you, Mary! Please let me know if I can help out in any further way!

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  3. MaryAugust 31, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Hi,

    Thanks for the info and the links. I am going to try incorporating this schedule. Fall semester just started, and I feel a little overwhelmed with my academic classes. I need to remember they are just as important to passing the CSR.

    Good luck on two voice!

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  4. Christine StenoNerdSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Thanks again, Mary! All the best to you this Fall semester - academic and steno classes!

    By the way, it's not two voice... it's four voice. More fun, haha!

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)

Come again soon!

~ Steno Nerd