Transcript Proofreading Services
Uphold your reputation and get your time back.
Sharp
Ensure your text is free of subtle homophone mixups (prescribe/proscribe) or misspellings (prima facia).
On Time
Know you won’t miss that deadline — I only accept jobs I can complete on time.
True to You
Receive annotations that adhere to your style preferences.
Secure
Know that what’s in the transcript, stays in the transcript.
Services
PDF proofreading for fully scoped transcripts
Have the final say with easy-to-read PDF file annotations, and save time by receiving only the annotated pages.
A Thorough, Well-Researched Examination
Know that your transcript will be thoroughly checked.
- Correctness: punctuation, spelling, capitalization, word usage
- Accuracy: names, terminology, dates, index, exhibit numbering and labeling
- Consistency: numbers, spelling, style, formatting
- Completeness: by-lines, parentheticals, cover page, index, appearances, certs, letters
Proofreading Examination in More Detail:
Punctuation
• Commas, apostrophes, periods, semicolons, dashes, slashes
• Hyphenation (open, closed, suspensive)
• Dependent and independent clauses
• Elliptical questions and series of questions
• Series
• Direct address
• Quotations (direct, indirect, quoted material, quotes within quotes)
Capitalization
• Court and parties to case (defendant, counsel, plaintiff)
• Titles and degrees
• Document and exhibit names
• Brand names
Word Usage
• Homophones (prescribe/proscribe, elude/allude, ones/once)
• Misspellings
• Transposed or dropped words
• Double words (to to, a a)
Accuracy
• Index and exhibit numbering
• Exhibit labeling
• Attorney and firm names
• Mr./Ms. mixups in Q&A
• Appearance page contact information
• Names
• Dates
Formatting
• Index and tabulation
• Case style
• By-lines and colloquy
• Q&A
• Justification and spacing
• Paragraphing
• Appearances, cover page, certificates
Proofreading to Suit Your Style
Enjoy proofreading based upon the style guide of your choice and personal preferences.
- Morson’s English Guide for Court Reporters
- Court Reporting: Bad Grammar/Good Punctuation
- The Gregg Reference Manual
- Agency guidelines
Rates & Turnarounds
Enjoy the convenience of daily, expedited, regular or extended turnarounds.
Enter the number of lines per page to get a rough estimate.
Invoicing & Billing
Invoices come via email from FreshBooks with a link to their secure online payment portal. You can pay via ACH bank transfer, credit card, Zelle or Apple Pay.
First Two Transcripts
- Invoiced: upon completion
- Payment due: within 24 hours
Routine Work
- Invoiced: every other Sunday
- Payment due: within 14 calendar days
How to Get Started
Non-Stenovate Users
1. Contact Me
Send me a message about your needs and working together. Then, I’ll give you access to the Transcript Hub.
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2. Access Transcript Hub
Fill out your style preferences, view the service agreement and upload transcripts for proofreading.
Stenovate Users
1. Chat Message
Send me a message in Stenovate about your needs and working together.
2. Preferences & Details
Share your preference sheet and contact information.
3. Workspace Invite
Invite me to join the workspace.
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