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The College of Court Reporting would like to know more about you! The student self-evaluation for enrolling in an online program addresses some of the important characteristics and experiences that are required to succeed in an online program. This evaluation must be completed and included in each student's file at the college. Included is a machine shorthand survey which introduces the student to some of the concepts of machine shorthand. This survey allows the instructor to assess whether additional instruction is needed in English and phonics. This survey must be completed and included in each student’s file at the college. Please contact the Admissions department if you have any questions regarding this survey 1-866-294-3974.

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1. Name:

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2. The words below are written as they sound and as they are converted to touch shorthand. For example, SAY is written SĀ; SUE is SŪ; and SUIT is SŪT. Using this principle, write the following words as they are actually spelled. (The symbol / divides syllables.):
1. KLĒN
2. Ē/KWIP
3. EM/TĒ
4. KORT
5. STĪL
6. KWIK/LĒ
7. Ī/SĪT
8. ĀK

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3. Many sounds in touch shorthand are written through the use of letter combination. We do not write silent letters. For example, TPH represents the letter N. Therefore, TPHĒ = knee.

Apply this theory to the following words, writing them as they are actually spelled.
(TPH = N)
1. TPH Ū
2. Ū/TPH IT
3. TPH ĪS
4. TPH URS
(SKWR = J)
5. SKWR ŌK
6. SKWR ET
7. UR/SKWR ENT
8. SKWR UR/Ē

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4. Homonyms: Which words are pronounced the same?

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5. Homonyms: Which words are pronounced the same?

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6. Homonyms: Which words are pronounced the same?

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7. Homonyms: Which words are pronounced the same?

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8. Homonyms: Which words are pronounced the same?

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9. Homonyms: Which words are pronounced the same?

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10. Homonyms: Which words are pronounced the same?

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11. Homonyms: Which words are pronounced the same?

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12. Is the "a" in hat long or short vowel?

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13. Is the "e" in feed long or short vowel?

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14. Is the "a" in mate long or short vowel?

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15. Is the "a" in rat long or short vowel?

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16. Is the "a" in Jan long or short vowel?

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17. Is the "e" in stem long or short vowel?

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18. Is the "i" in mill long or short vowel?

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19. Is the "u" in cut long or short vowel?

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20. Is the "i" in bite long or short vowel?

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21. Is the "a" in Jane long or short vowel?

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22. I have used a computer for more than one year.

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23. When I have a problem with my computer, I can usually fix it.

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24. If I have a computer issue I am unable to resolve, I have someone I can call to fix it within 24 hours.

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25. I use Microsoft Word on my computer.

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26. I have installed or removed hardware on/from my computer.

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27. I have installed or removed software on/from my computer.

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28. I have sent an attached document with email.

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29. I know what an Internet browser is and can use it efficiently.

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30. I know how to open and use more than one browser window at a time.

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31. I know how to print, copy, and paste information from the Internet.

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32. I have shared data in "realtime" through the use of a white board or other shared resources across the Internet. (e.g., Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, MSN Messenger)

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33. I feel that the quality of online learning is equal to traditional classroom learning.

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34. I understand that the requirements of an online course are equal to a traditional onsite course.

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35. I am willing to dedicate a minimum of 18 to 20 hours per week for machine shorthand; 3 to 6 hours per week for each academic.

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36. As an online student, I realize each course will have a minimum of one hour each week required for a synchronous class with the instructor and other students.

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37. I am able to easily access the Internet as needed for my studies.

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38. I am comfortable using my email.

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39. I am willing to actively communicate with my classmates and instructors via email.

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40. I understand that the requirements of an online course are equal to a traditional onsite course.

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41. In my studies, I am self-disciplined and find it easy to set aside reading and homework time.

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42. As a student, I enjoy working independently.

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43. I am comfortable with written communication.

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44. I am able to manage my study time effectively and complete assignments on time.

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45. In my studies, I set goals and have a high degree of initiative.

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46. As you know, it takes a major commitment to become a court reporter. Successful graduates practiced two to three hours per day, six to seven days a week on skill and speed development alone until graduation. Because of this commitment, they entered a very specialized and important profession. Excellent time management and organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow instruction and directions were also common characteristics of our graduates. Please tell us how you have demonstrated these characteristics in your life and how you plan on organizing yourself to ensure that you are completing the daily skill and speed development practice until graduation: