Profession scopist

Scopists edit the transcripts created by court reporters in order to make of them a readable professional legal document. They listen or read to the reports given to them in order to apply punctuation, missing words, format, and improve the accuracy of the document.

Personality Type

• Conventional / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Spelling

  The rules concerning the way words are spelled.

• Stenography

  Capture of spoken words in its entirety, especially meanings and relevant details into written form.

• Grammar

  The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

• Transcription methods

  The methods to quickly transcribe spoken language into text, such as stenography.

• Legal terminology

  The special terms and phrases used in the field of law.

Skills

• Type error-free documents

  Type documents and written content in general avoiding any grammatical or spelling errors. Type documents in a fast pace without compromising the quality of the outcome.

• Provide written content

  Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling rules.

• Observe confidentiality

  Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.

• Type texts from audio sources

  Listen, understand and type content from audio sources into written format. Keep the overall idea and understanding of the message together with relevant details. Type and listen to audios simultaneously.

• Use free typing techniques

  Know, use and write documents, texts and content in general without looking at the keyboard. Use techniques to write documents in such fashion.

• Apply grammar and spelling rules

  Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.

• Use dictionaries

  Use glossaries and dictionaries to search for the meaning, the spelling, and synonyms of words.

• Study court hearings

  Read and interpret court hearings in order to format and process the outcome information of these events.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB