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Transcript proofreaders can usually expect the text received from the stenographer and/or scopist to be organized as a cover page, an appearance page, and an index page, followed by a chronicling of the proceedings. In addition to detailing the various instances of Q&A and colloquy, the proceedings will include notes on all other developments and events, identifying them as parenthetical components.


Cover page, appearance page,
And index page are lead-ins,
Setting stage to let engage
The by-lines of proceedings.

Q&A and colloquy
Seek progress through their speaking,
Hindered in reality
By interruptions tweaking.

Steno loggers track it all,
The circumstances quoting,
Even parenthetical
Events with care denoting.