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Words with Friends: Researching the Impact of Stenographer Practice Groups
Recorded On: 07/28/2023
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If it even existed at all, academic research about working, certified stenographers' skill improvement has been sparse ... until now. Kathryn shares her study of how active participation in a practice group affects stenographers' skill levels after becoming initially certified. Find out exactly how — or if — starting or joining a practice group would supercharge your skills.
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Kathryn Thomas, RDR, CRC
Kathryn Thomas is a captioner based in Caseyville, IL, and the greater St. Louis metro region. She is past president of the Illinois Court Reporters Association and a member of the National Court Reporters Association. Thomas began her career in 1998 as a deposition reporter in Southern Illinois, then transitioned to captioning around 2010. She has served on many committees for ILCRA and NCRA and regularly participates in Speed and Realtime Contests, and attempted the Guinness World Record for stenographic speed in 2013 and 2021. Thomas has given seminars to NCRA and state associations on several subjects over the years. She blogs at www.stenoray.com every once in a while.
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