What Is Theory?
The Realtime Reporting and Captioning Theory is the
only theory developed specifically for home
study students.
All other theories were developed to be taught in a traditional school setting
and are not meant for home study training.
If you're interested in a career in realtime court reporting, closed captioning, also known as broadcast captioning, and/or CART providing, one of the most important considerations in deciding how you are going to train for these careers is choosing the theory you will learn. REALTIME COURT REPORTING THEORY is the FOUNDATION FOR ALL YOUR TRAINING. Theory is the method in which students are taught to write on the steno machine. Theory means learning where all the keys are located on the steno machine, learning combinations of keys that, when depressed simultaneously, denote a letter of the alphabet.
The differences in theories arise in the number of shortcuts for writing words and phrases (known in the industry as briefs, brief forms, or arbitraries) incorporated in each theory; how the theories teach you to write punctuation and numbers, and spell utilizing individual letters.
The Real-time reporting theory is incredible. It makes so much sense. I practice/study 2-3 hours a day. I was a court reporting student 20 years ago, and unfortunately at that time I attended a really terrible school. The theory they taught was not computer compatible at all.
Sometimes there are obstacles for me. I remember some of what I learned to write in the past. And at times I think, “Oh no, I can't write that, that way." However, I keep practicing it, and it comes quite easily through persistence of purpose.
Anyway, now I am happy to report I completed the CRAH Realtime Reporting and Captioning Theory in 6 weeks. Yay! That's in 6 weeks all total excluding for the holidays and illnesses around Christmas and New Year’s.
That's incredible. And I will have no problem building my speed. Television Captioning career and a lucrative income for my family here I come. Delightful. Thank you, Suzan B.
This theory never ceases to amaze me and keeps me motivated.
Martha B.
I was only practicing about 30-45 minutes a day but it was enough for me, since I got through the whole theory book in 6 months, which was my goal.
Nicole L.
Testimonials by Professional Reporters Regarding Theory
“As a former court reporting school owner and former Director of a court reporting program at a state university, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on the fact that your theory has been approved by NCRA. As you know, I recommend your program and theory to students who want or need to learn at home, and I have coached and mentored some who are doing that very thing. They have commented to me that your theory makes sense to them and is, therefore, logical and easy to learn. They have also commented that they like how your theory book is set up and how you present the theory. I certainly agree with these comments, and I can strongly recommend it.”
Steve K., CSR, RPR
I've had the opportunity to personally work with Linda Bland and the CRAH program. It is a remarkably thought-out program. Linda has incorporated her years of experience in creating a program that is understandable and functional. It is an excellent theory. The encouraging support the students get from the CRAH Support Department is wonderful. Students who participate in this program can be assured they will be well on their way to being prepared for the field of court reporting.
Carrie D., RPR, CCR, CSR
I had been a practicing freelance reporter for 24 years, but I had never sat for the RPR exam before, because I didn’t feel I had the necessary speed to pass the exam. I practiced by your practice CDs and test CDs for one month, at least an hour a day, and I was able to sit for the RPR exam and pass all three legs in one sitting with very, very few errors.
Thank you so much for all of your hard work and your excellent program for learning court reporting at home.”
Sharron A., RPR
Student Testimonials Regarding Theory
“No worries, just high praise!!! I'm very happy to say I'm doing well! I wanted to express my admiration again for the theory and structure of the lessons. I feel very confident now… I love the ease with which I can do so many words, number and letters. Really great! Thanks again! I'm really feeling confident and enjoying these lessons! I LOVE the theory - so efficient, sensible and interesting (for an ex-English teacher and language buff!)”
Edie S.
“I am progessing well and absolutely LOVING this program, its theory,
the machine, all of it!!”
Jill S.
“CRAH is the best!! The theory we’re learning is top notch … Thank you for such a wonderful course.”
Krista D.
[From a court reporter]
“I looked at the theory book as well as the videos, and I am so impressed! It’s obvious you’ve put a lot of thought and hard work into this program!”
Pam D.
“…your work in bringing this theory manual together is the best I have ever … experienced.”
Melanie R.
“It’s all very logical and manageable.”
Robin B.
“The theory she's taught me is very easy to understand, and it's become second nature to me because of the way she laid things out in the course.”
Robin Q.
“I’m grasping the theory fairly quickly (thanks to the simplified teaching).”
Richelle D.
“I received my materials, and I’m in LOVE with them! I’m so impressed with myself that I am already writing and reading words … some students I was talking with
[in a different home study program] said… they had to wait 3 months [maybe 9 months] before they even started typing on a steno machine. What? How boring … Thank you for making this program simple … I didn’t know how to set up or even turn on the steno machine, and the notes looked like gibberish, but I’m already writing and reading.”
Trisha H.
“You certainly put together a methodology, which is helping understand the theory completely! Excellent. I am so pleased with my progress.”
Katherine C.
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