Learn StarTran Realtime Court Reporting Theory at Home

LEARN STARTRAN AT HOME!

Bright, mature individuals who wish to become court reporters, steno transcriptionists, or captioners, if there is no court reporting school in your area or you just want to begin your reporting studies on a part-time basis, NCRA-approved StarTran Realtime Theory can help you realize your dream! If you are:

self-disciplined,
in good health,
have strong English skills,
reading comprehension, and
a high school diploma,

there is no reason why you can't learn the fundamentals of court reporting machine shorthand at home on your own time. The course will take five to ten months with three to four hours of practice a day. Once you finish the comprehensive StarTran program, you can then transfer to the court reporting school, distance learning or at-home court reporting program of your choice to continue your academic and speedbuilding education.

To augment your self-study and stay connected to your professional goal, StarTran highly recommends that court reporting students find a compatible court reporter to be a mentor. There are many successful court and depo reporters who are enthusiastic about helping to train the next generation of reporters. Check the Mentor Program at the National Court Reporters Association for a mentor just right for you..

When you purchase the StarTran self-study course, you aren't alone. There is much helpful information on the StarTran Student Resources page, including preview vocabulary for every lesson and a Question-and-Answer section. There are detailed instructions on getting started with GlobalCAT software and downloading Computer Tutor Lessons, as well as other handy downloads. From Day One, you may call or email at any time with any questions or problems you may have and get your answers quickly and directly from the author of StarTran Realtime Theory.

After or towards the end of theory check the StarTran FAQs & Links page for schools and speedbuilding programs and sites and where to go to prepare for national and state certification tests in the Schools and Speedbuilding sections. More and more schools today are adding distance learning components to their court reporting programs. But whether you transfer to a resident school, online program, or speedbuilding site, with StarTran Theory under your belt, you will be able to write anything in English at approximately 60-90 wpm and are fully prepared as a realtime writer to pursue higher speeds and finish your court reporting studies with confidence! StarTran is the only NCRA-approved theory that is able to make this claim.

"I love StarTran Theory! It was very clear and made a lot of sense so I didn't need much help. The tapes were a challenge, but that's how you learn. I practiced about one to two hours a day and finished Basic and Advanced in about six months."

LEIGH ANN WADE, Student
Rogers University

student and administrator

"Now that I'm in the field I see the conflicts and problems other reporters have and I'm more thankful than ever that I learned StarTran, a truly conflict-free realtime theory."

SALLY DAVIS, CSR, RPR

"StarTran is a very well-thought-out theory and is impressive in its simplicity and structure."

BRENDA McSWIGAN, Owner
National Professions, Inc.

"Since students tend to focus on the whys, the theory has to be logical, and I found StarTran to be logical."

JANET RICE, CR Instructor
Lane Community College

"I have found StarTran Realtime Theory to be a very well-designed, streamlined system of writing . It was easy to learn, and the Practice Habits give valuable advice and support that really helps."

DAWN FISHER
StarTran Independent Student

"Very well put together! You have a great product."

DONNA PHILP, Lead Instructor
Argonaut Court Reporting

"I think your theory is superb, so superior that there wouldn't be any question about which to choose. I'm even incorporating some of it into my own writing!"

JUDITH SPRIGGS, Owner
Farr/Spriggs Reporting USA, Inc.

"I'm starting Lesson 10, and I absolutely love StarTran so far!! It makes much more sense to me than Phoenix."

PENNY BEAVER StarTran
Independent Student

What You'll Need

StarTran Realtime Theory Set:
Basic, Advanced, Reference Vol

StarTran Realtime Theory Tapes/CD's:
may be purchased by the UNIT

* GlobalCAT Student Version:
CAT (computer-aided transcription) realtime software, includes Computer Tutor software. Free

* StarTran Computer Tutor Lessons:
free with Lesson Tapes/CD's/Audio, used with GlobalCAT/Computer Tutor

(Independent Student Package comes with all of the above! Audio is mp3 download.)

Player for tapes/CDs/mp3s:
transcriber or digital foot pedal preferred

* IBM compatible computer:
Windows 95/Pentium or better up to XP w/serial port required for GlobalCAT

* Metronome:

New or used stenotype writing device:
must be computerized to use for GlobalCAT Student Version and Computer Tutor lessons or for any other CAT software; manual machine is the minimum requirement

* optional but recommended

Where do I get a steno machine?

ProCat company. In addition to their professional Flash writer, ProCAT also has a kit to convert a manual machine into a computerized device called the ProWriter.

Court reporters' old student machines. Call around, and meet some reporters while you're at it!

Court reporting schools. Students who have dropped out or graduated often have machines for sale.

StenoTrader, Acculaw, Top Cat Steno, StenoWorks and others have new and preused reporting equipment.

Journal of Court Reporting classified ads, National Court Reporters Assn. (800-272-6272). Many reporters advertise in this publication.

Business office equipment stores often have machines on consignment.

eBay and other online swap meet stores may have steno machines for sale.

Of the top National Court Reporters Association approved theories, only StarTran gives you the same education as you could get in the classroom. Start your career today! Contact Marlene at Santa Barbara Court Reporting Clinic for more information.

m a r l e n e @ S t a r T r a n . com
805-682-3176