Swear-co = swear in paragraph

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The video uses a niche topic (court reporting voice codes) and presents it in a digestible, engaging format with clear on-screen text and a relatable scenario, making it educational and shareable for those interested in the legal field or unique communication methods.

Summary

The video explains "voice codes" used by court reporters to quickly denote different speakers and actions during a trial. It defines terms like "Swear-co" for swear in paragraph, "Start-start" for starting time, and "Spee 1," "Spee 2," and "Spee 3" for the questioning attorney, defense attorney, and witness, respectively. It also includes "Kak" as an answer marker and "Keek" as a question marker, demonstrating their use in a simulated scenario.

Structure

1Introduction of voice codes
2Defining 'Swear-co' and 'Start-start'
3Defining speaker roles (Spee 1, Spee 2, Spee 3)
4Defining action markers (Kak, Keek)
5Demonstrating usage in a simulated scenario
6Indicating a break

On-screen text

Swear-co = swear in paragraph Start-start = starting time Spee 1 Keek = questioning attorney Kak = answer marker (witness) Keek = question marker (attorney) Spee 2 = defense attorney Spee 1 = questioning attorney Spee 3 = the witness Spee 1 Keek = questioning attorney Spee 2 = defense attorney Spee 1 = questioning attorney Spee 4 = the videographer Break-break = (BREAK TAKEN)

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Here’s a tiny peek at some voice codes we use 👀 #courtreporting #courtroom #stenography #career #fyp

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Swear-co. Start-start. Spee 1 Keek. Please take your name for the record. Kak. Keek. And where do you currently live? Kak. Orlando, Florida. Keek. And on the day of the accident, you were driving a blue Honda? Correct. Spee 2. Objection. Spee 1. Spee 1. Let's go off the record for a moment. Spee 4. We're off the record at 3:07 PM. Break-break.