ScopeSchool.com
Title
Internet Scoping School
Contact
Administrative:
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- LOLO MT
- US 59847-9660
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- (406) 273-2892
Registrant:
- Accurate Editing
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- Lolo MT
- US 59847
Description
The word "scopist" is derived from the first computers, which had a diode scope or screen. Simply stated, a scopist's job is to edit transcripts written by court reporters on stenotype machines into readable, easily understood English. The official NCRA definition is: "A scopist is one who edits a transcript translated by CAT (Computer-Aided Transcription) software into English, correcting mistrans/untrans of steno notes, employing proper punctuation, English, and format." So there you have it in a nutshell!
Inherent in this definition are two basic skills: Good English/punctuation, and the ability to read machine shorthand. People who make successful scopists have an aptitude for and enjoy working with words, are good spellers and have a good vocabulary. They must be highly motivated self-starters, capable of meeting deadlines, researching elusive spellings, dedicated to spending long hours in front of a computer and producing meticulous and accurate transcripts.
As independent contractors, scopists must also be able to handle their own billing and accounts receivable, preparatory tax paperwork, and withhold and pay applicable state and federal taxes. A successful scopist will always be seeking ways to improve his skills and his mastery of the ever-changing English language. He must also possess keyboarding and computer skills, learn to troubleshoot software and hardware problems, and keep up with the rapid-pace advancements in the computer industry and in court reporting software.
