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COGNITIVE UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENT
1. Read everything carefully before you do anything else.

2. Write your name on the right top corner.
3. Write down the name of the Governor of this State.
4. Circle the word top.
5. How many cannons on the code of ethics? ______
6. If you think you are the first one to get to this point write: Yes.
7. Say your name out loud.
8. On the back of the page describe the main difference between
misdemeanors and felonies.
9. What are the first three words of the pledge of allegiance?

10. If nobody else has done so, say: I am the fastest reader in this
group
11. What is the capital of the state in which you were born?
12. Underline the word think.
13. What is the name of the national anthem?
14. Who wrote it?
15. Multiply 16 by 34. ____________________________________
16. If you are the first person to get here, say: I am the first person to
reach this point and I am an expert at test taking
17. Define in three words or less Capital Punishment

18. What is the most common street name for methamphetamine?
19. If you dont know the answer to the previous question, ask for the
answer out loud.
20. Now that you have finished reading carefully, do only what is
asked on question number two, turn the paper over and remain
silent.
NAJIT 31st Annual Conference: Weightlifting for Court Interpreters, Agustin de la Mora
ADVANCED
SKILLS
WORKSHOP
QBE56U
Weightlifting for court

interpreters
NAJIT annual conference
May 14, 2010
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Madness: People doing the

same thing over and over
p g different
and expecting
results
Albert Einstein
David Kolbs Learning Cycle

Stages of the Learning Cycle.
Experiencing: Carry out the task without

reflection, just intention.
Reflection: Stepping back from task &
review whats been done and
experienced.
Conceptualization: Interpreting events
noticed. Use theory for framing events.
ADVANCED SKILLS WORKSHOP 1
DO I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
KNOWLEDGE
Language
Expertise
SKILLS
ABILITIES
Innate Interpreting
Talent Techniques
David Kolbs Learning Cycle

Stages of the Learning Cycle.
Experiencing: Carry out the task without

reflection, just intention.
Reflection: Stepping back from task & review
whats
what s been done and experienced
experienced.
Conceptualization: Interpreting events noticed.
Use theory for framing events.
Planning: Taking new understanding and

deciding actions required to refine task.
Solution
Peter Lindquist Ph. D. University of Arizona
Self-Analysis:
Identify
Strengths
Weaknesses
Habits
Develop
Self-awareness
Language skills
Coping strategies
Cognitive load management
Routinization
EVS
Sight Translation
READING FOR CONTENT

The source is the key
Whatss the big idea?
What
CHUNKING
Let me break it down for you
DELIVERY
Nice and easy
Sight Translation
Delivery Exercises
Reading aloud
Expanding
Compressing
Word Substitution
Consecutive
Interpretation
Improve your AIM

Attend
Sorry, you must pay
Finished files are
the result of
years of scientific
study combined
with the
experience of
years.
Consecutive is the Most Reliable

form of Interpretation
Because the interpreter hears the

complete thought before beginning
to interpret
Consecutive
Patricia Michelsen-King
More attention focused on

Meaning the better the Recall
Less Notes ---More

More Concentration
(Memory Aides Only)
Basic skills-Listen and

Understand
Being there
Understanding Original is essential,
Legalese v. plain language.
Units of meaning, not individual words.
i e Raining
i.e. Raining cats and dogs
dogs.
Familiarity with subject, sense
expectation helps.
Ambiguity inherent in language, so
need for context Ex. It was all set up.
Linguistic and Extra-linguistic
knowledge I cant get to first base.
Problems Are Caused By:

Incomplete Comprehension
Reformulation Problems: syntax,

content, linguistic interference
Ambient interference: noise,

accent, speed
Excess effort in one function

affects others
Paremiology
Study of proverbs
How does this help?
Understandingg interpretation
p
Intra-lingual interpretation
Inter-lingual interpretation
Consecutive
Interpretation
Improve your AIM
Attend
Sorry, you must pay
Inscribe
A picture is worth a
1000 words
Note-taking
Not one correct way
Take notes in the
Source Language
The perils of code

switching
I didnt mean that.
Which syntax?
Speed Translations
He was sent packing
This is a non-smoking facility
Check yyour weapon
p at the desk
Was anyone hurt?
I am in the company of strangers
Unattended baggage will be
removed
Note-taking
Not one correct way
Divide page in half.

Take notes vertically
Make notes simple and concise

(Write main ideas, trigger words)
Draw, make your own symbols
Practice, practice, practice

Note-taking Rozan Method

Abstract ideas from SL
Placement of ideas on page
Indentation, verticalization
Abbreviation
helps to write first and last letters of a
word
Symbols
Mathematical, arrows, Greek letters
Lines
Negation, repetition, underlining
Fundamentals of Court Interpretation.
Note-taking
How to Note
Lists
Inoticed a hat, watch and cell phone
were missing. I<
Hat
Indentation and / Watch
Cel
Showing continuing ideas
Showing relationship
I was attending a meeting, on Saturday,
June 15, in California, when I got the call
about his death.
Now, drawing your attention to

Saturday, November 9, the day
of the incident, when the money
was allegedly removed from the
safe in the office, did you call
your employer before or after
John told you the $6,500 was
missing?
Fundamentals of Court Interpretation
Note-taking
Fundamentals of Court Interpretation
Consecutive
Interpretation
Improve your AIM
Attend
Sorry, you must pay
Inscribe
A picture is worth a 1000 words
Memorize
Chain it together
The Chain Method

A chain is as strong as its weakest link
Visualization
The Linking Rules:

It is all about you
Size does matter
Go ahead be silly
Dissecting Consecutive
The formula is in the question

Mental templates
p
The long answer: tell me about it

Mental pictures A chain is as
strong as its weakest link
SIMULTANEOUS
INTERPRETATION
Unlocking Your Potential
Simultaneous?
decalage
Shadowing
Target language
Select media
Increase decalage
D
Days:
1. Shadow
2. Shadow after 3 words
3. Shadow after 5 words
4 to 7. Shadow increasing
number of words per
day
Dual Task
Shadow and write down:
Numbers from 1 to 100
Odd Numbers 1 to 101
Even Numbers 2 to 100
Alphabet
Consonants only
Name, address and social
security number
All of the above
Word Substitution
Shadow and change:
One word every 30 seconds

One word everyy 15 seconds
One word every 10 seconds
One word per sentence
More than one word per
sentence
As many words as possible
How do I know?
Create a baseline Tape self again

Tape
p self before after 21 days
starting program Check against
Keep tape and script
script Compare to
baseline
TEST SCORING UNITS
What Are They?
Underlined words or phrases in
the text
Pre-selected items representing

special linguistic characteristics.
The language characteristics

interpreters must know and
render accurately and completely
From the Faculty Guide: Managing Language Problems: A Court

Interpreting Education Program for Judges, Lawyers, and Court
Managers
Scoring Units
Complete List
Grammar and syntax
False cognates / interference
General vocabulary
Technical vocabulary (legal)
Idi
Idioms andd expressions
i
Conservation of style / register
Numbers, names, dates
Modifiers and emphasis
Position (words likely to be left
out)
Faculty Guide: Managing Language Problems: A Court Interpreting
Education Program for Judges, Lawyers, and Court Managers
What Do Scoring Units

Look Like on a Test?
On July 7, 19991, the defendant2 in

case was observed5,6 walking quickly4
away from a convenience store5
shortly before4 it began to rain. He
appeared to be intoxicated5,75 7.
1. Numbers / names 5. Register

2. Legal terminology 6. Grammar
verbs 7. False
3. General Vocabulary cognates
4. Modifiers / emphasis
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CONSECUTIVE BASELINE
Good morning sir, please state your name and spell it for the record.
My name is Frank Castro.
Mr. Castro, where do you presently reside?
I live on Willow Street number 199, in the Bronx.
Andwho do you live there with, Mr. Castro?
I live there with my wife and four children.
Are you presently employed, Mr. Castro?
Not at the present time, you know, Im in really bade shape after the accident
ocurred.
Well, before the accident, were you employed?
Oh yeah, of course.
What type of work did you do?
I worked at a print shop.
And how long had you been working at the print shop before the
accident?
I had been working at that job for more than seven years, and they really liked me
there because I have always been an honest man and very reliable.
Yes, I understand. Now Mr. Castro, at the time this accident occurred,
was your job within walking distance from your home, or did you
have to take a bus or train?
Well, let me tell you, when I first started working at the print shop, I did live far
away; that is why my wife and I decided to move to the Bronx.
Very well, please go on.
We were very fortunate to find an apartment that was five blocks from the print
shop, many times I had time to go home for lunch.
Would you say that the print shop is located in a residential or in a

commercial area?
Well, in that area there are some very nice houses, but there are more businesses
than residences so Id say its a commercial zone.
Now Mr. Castro I want you to think back to the morning of April 4th,
1983. Did you walk to work that day?
April fourth was the day of the accidentyeah.
Yes, but did you walk to work that day?
Yes, yes of course I did go to work. I was very punctual; I almost never skipped
work, because when you have four children, you cannot afford missing work all
the time. You know how hard it is to get a good job. On top of that I really liked
working for that company.
On that occasion, sir, how did you get to your job? Did you walk?
Yes, yes, I did walk to work like I always did.
Mr. Castro, what were the weather conditions on the morning of April
4th?
Lets see, that was a sunny morning even though it was still a bit chilly.
Now, Mr. Castro, please tell us what happened when you got to the
intersection of North and Pine streets, the intersection you had to
cross in order to get to the print shop.
Well, when I got to the corner of North and Pine, I stopped for a second to wait
for the green light; as soon as the light changed I started to cross. I swear I hadnt
walked more than three steps when I felt a huge blow from behind. I next felt
terrible pain in my left leg. I dont know exactly what happened. I only know that
I fell forward; I went headlong to the pavement.
Did you lose consciousness at this time Mr. Castro?
No, I didnt pass out, but I was quite dazed, thats for sure.
Mr. Castro, what was the first thing you noticed as you were lying
there, facedown on the street?
Well, I remember my left leg burning a lot, I tried to move it, but I couldnt
Did anyone come to your assistance at this time?
Quite a bit of people started gathering around me, and I still couldnt move my
leg. Finally someone told me not to move, that an ambulance was on its way. I did
feel
A little better whe I hear this.
Anddid the ambulance eventually arrive?
Yes, the paramedics arrived. They very carefully picked me up and placed me on a
stretcher; then, while I was still strapped to the strectcher, they put me in the
ambulance and took me to the emergency room.
What happensIm sorry, what happened once you were brought into
the emergency room?
The nurses got there, cut off my pants and started taking x-rays of my left leg with
a portable machine they had over there. They also hooked me up to an IV and
drew some blood.
Go on, Mr. Castro what else did they do for you at the hospital?
Well, at that time the doctor arrived and he injected me with some anesthesia. I
fell asleep after that, I dont know what else happened.
Mr. Castro did you lose consciousness at any time before the
anesthesia was administered to you?
No, at no time did I lose consciousness, but the pain was so intense it almost
made me cry.
I understand. When you came out of the anesthesia, what happened?

How were you feeling at that time?
I felt my head was very heavy and I was kind of out of it. My leg was hurting a lot,
it throbbed. When I was able to sit up on the bed, I saw they had put a cast on me
all the way from my big toe to my groin.
And, how long did you have to stay at the hospital Mr. Castro?
I was there for about a week.
During your stay at the hospital, what else did the doctors do for you,
If anything?
They didnt do much really. The orthopedist went to see me the next day and
explained to me that, according to the x-rays, it looked like I had a broken femur
or possibly a broken tibia or fibula, but they were not sure yet.
Did they tell you anything else at that time Mr. Castro?
As it turned out, I had in fact broken my femur. I also had a dislocated knee joint.
I understand. Thank you very much for your time Mr. Castro, were
all done here.
Youre welcome.
END OF EXERCISE FIIT 2010
DEFENSE CLOSING ARGUMENT
(1207 WORDS)
Ladies and gentlemen at the beginning of the trial, we talked about the
presumption of innocence. As members of this jury, you all promised that you
could be one hundred percent fair and impartial to Mr. Ramos. This is important,
because my clients presumption of innocence must stay with him during the
proceedings. Remember that the State has the burden of proof in this case. We
also talked about different burdens of proof. You also may remember that we
talked about how in a civil trial, preponderance of the evidence is the standard by
which a jury may award someone a million dollars. As I told you, clear and
convincing evidence is what it takes for the State to go in and take a baby away
from his mother.
Ladies and gentlemen, have you heard enough evidence today to award
anyone a million dollars? Have you heard enough evidence today to go in and pry
a little baby away from its mother? I submit to you, you have not.
If you haven't heard that, you certainly have not heard enough evidence to find
Mr. Ramos guilty beyond and to the exclusion of any reasonable doubt. When the
Judge, during his final instructions, defines reasonable doubt, he will tell you that
such a doubt can arise from the evidence, from a lack of evidence or from a
conflict in the evidence. So lets talk about the evidence we have here today. I'm
so glad that the Prosecutor told you to listen to the things that were said and to
also pay attention to the things that weren't said. Unfortunately, the DA has
mischaracterized what Mr. Ramos said on the tape. Mr. Ramos, my client, did not
say on the tape, I'm driving home, in fact, what he said was: I'm going home.
That's a big difference, ladies and gentlemen. He did not say I'm driving home.
He said I'm going home. Now, we don't know how he was going to get home. He
could have been walking home; he could have been waiting for a friend to come
pick him up or maybe he was going to call a cab. All he said was: I'm going
home. That doesnt mean anything as to the vehicle itself.
Members of the jury, we heard testimony from one of the officers. This
officer said that he saw a broken key -- a broken key, and he saw a screwdriver,
which, by the way, we didn't have here today. He saw a screwdriver, and it is his
opinion that people take screwdrivers, put them in the steering columns of cars,
turn them, and that's how vehicles get stolen. However, the officer specifically
said, I never saw Mr. Ramos driving, I never saw the vehicle in motion, I never
saw the vehicle running. He in fact told you, that he didn't even try to start the
car. However, the officer knows that there is a broken key; the officer knows that
people take screwdrivers and use them to start vehicles, yet he doesn't try to start
the vehicle himself. Not even try it, just to see if the vehicle even works.
We also heard Mr. Ramos on the tape repeatedly saying: my car doesn't
work. It didn't work. Because it had a cracked head, I believe is what he said.
Anyway, the car was inoperable. He said it many times. Ladies and gentlemen,
that's the only testimony that we have that the vehicle wasn't working, and think
about it: that evidence was not refuted by anybody. Remember, you have to
presume that Mr. Ramos is innocent until the State proves to you otherwise,
beyond and to the exclusion of any reasonable doubt.
Members of the jury, there is no testimony, there is no evidence that the
vehicle was operable. There is no evidence that the vehicle could go anywhere.
There is no evidence that the vehicle came from anywhere, other than this
mysterious clerk who supposedly called the police and said a car has been sitting
here for a while. We don't know how long the car had been there, we don't know
why the car was there to begin with and we don't know anything about what this
clerk says, other than what the officers said about some mysterious clerk who had
called. However no clerk is here to tell us the story; all we have is somebody
saying something that somebody else said.
The officer stated that he put the screwdriver in the ignition, turned it and
was satisfied that the car had power. He heard the little dinging sound. The car
had power. Does that mean the car is going to start? How many times has it
happened to you? You put the key in the ignition of the car, turn it, radio comes
on, headlights come on, and the little dinging noise comes on because the door is
open, but the car wont start. These are the things that you should be thinking
about. The State has said it to you, I'll say it to you, the Judge will say it to you;
think about what the witness said, but also think about what they didn't say
Reasonable doubt. Just because there was power doesn't mean that a car will
work; nevertheless, the officer was satisfied that it would; just because he turned
the switch and heard that famous dinging sound.
The prosecution wants you to believe, that Mr. Ramos didn't exercise good
judgment, because, at the testing center he was belligerent, he was angry; and he
said a couple of things he shouldn't have said. And for that, he apologizes; he
apologizes to the Court and
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Interpreters, Agustin de la Mora
he was accused of something that he didn't do. He knew that the vehicle didn't
work. My client asked the officers many times: Why am I here? The officers
never explained anything to him; they didnt tell him, not even once, that he did
not have to take a Breathalyzer test. All they told him was: if you don't blow, it
will be used against you in a court of law. You heard from the officer himself,
just because someone refuses to take a breath test that in itself doesnt mean he's
guilty of DUI. That's up to you to decide.
One of the elements that the State must prove to convict my client of this
crime is that he had the capability to operate the vehicle. We submit to you that
based on the evidence that we heard, he couldnt have done so; and there is
enough doubt here as to whether or not Mr. Ramos could operate this vehicle.
There is also doubt as to whether or not my client was impaired; or rather his
normal faculties were impaired.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we ask that when you go back to the jury
room and begin your deliberations, to consider all of the evidence, use your
common sense, think about everything you heard and return with the only fair
verdict. Come back with a not guilty. Let Mr. Ramos go back to his life and his
family.
Thank you very much.
2010 FIIT
PROVERB COMPLETION
1. All cats are gray ___________________________________
2. Fish and guests ____________________________________
3. God helps those____________________________________
4. Between the hand and the lip, _________________________
5. Idleness is the mother _______________________________
6. What the eye doesnt see ____________________________
7. To make a mountain ________________________________
8. He who is born to be hanged __________________________
9. Jack of all trades ___________________________________
10. Many a true word __________________________________
11. Beggars __________________________________________
12. Brain is better _____________________________________
13. Different strokes ___________________________________
14. Friendless in life, ___________________________________
15. Live by the sword, __________________________________
16. Better die with honor ________________________________
17. Better to be king of the hill ___________________________
18. A man is judged by _________________________________
19. One bird in hand ___________________________________
20. Birds of the same feather ____________________________
21. Between a rock ____________________________________
22. It cost an _________________________________________
METHAMPHETAMINE ARRESTS IN NEVADA
(225 WORDS)
On January 24, 2003 members of the Consolidated Narcotics Unit (CNU), which
is comprised of Reno Police Department, DEA and other law enforcement
agencies, responded to an anonymous tip regarding a possible clandestine
laboratory operating in Sparks, Nevada. Based on information from this source,
the agents obtained a search warrant and raided a warehouse located on Pine
Street. The successful operation led to a seizure of approximately 40 ounces of
crystal methamphetamine (Ice), 30 pounds of marihuana, packaging materials
and $47,850.00 in cash.
On January 28, members of the CNU arrested James Bratt and Erik Burns after
they were observed distributing one pound of the mentioned controlled
substance at a well known casino in Reno. Apparently the pair had been
operating inside the casino for several months; authorities believe they were part
of a major drug ring and are looking for more suspects, possibly employees of the
establishment.
A search incident to the arrest revealed 9 pounds of crystal meth located inside
Bratts vehicle. Enrique Perez, the alleged ring leader and main distributor of the
methamphetamine, was subsequently arrested at his residence located in Sparks.
Police confiscated several firearms, electronic scales, computers and records
belonging to Perez.
All three defendants were booked into the Washoe County Jail on federal drug
charges and appeared before a US Magistrate on January 29, 2003.
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COGNITIVE UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENT

1. Read everything carefully before you do anything else.

9. What are the first three words of the pledge of allegiance?

17. Define in three words or less Capital Punishment

Weightlifting for court

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Madness: People doing the

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David Kolbs Learning Cycle

Experiencing: Carry out the task without

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David Kolbs Learning Cycle

Experiencing: Carry out the task without

Planning: Taking new understanding and

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READING FOR CONTENT

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Improve your AIM

Sorry, you must pay

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Consecutive is the Most Reliable

Because the interpreter hears the

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More attention focused on

Less Notes ---More

Basic skills-Listen and

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Problems Are Caused By:

Reformulation Problems: syntax,

Ambient interference: noise,

Excess effort in one function

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Sorry, you must pay

Take notes in the

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The perils of code

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Divide page in half.

Make notes simple and concise

Draw, make your own symbols

Practice, practice, practice

Note-taking Rozan Method

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Now, drawing your attention to

Fundamentals of Court Interpretation

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The Chain Method

The Linking Rules:

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The formula is in the question

The long answer: tell me about it

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One word every 30 seconds

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Create a baseline Tape self again

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Pre-selected items representing