back to main directory Policies, Procedures & Guidelines Adaptive & Assistive Technology Alternate Format CSU Policy on Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability Cart Service Classroom Accessibility Counseling Referral Faculty Liaison Guidelines for Requesting Volunteer Notetaker Policies & Procedures for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Priority Registration Qualification Guidelines Reader Services Research Assistants Scribe Services Testing Accommodations Tutoring Referral Assistance Home > Policies, Procedures & Guidelines | Scribe Services Policies, Procedures & Guidelines Scribe Services Print Friendly: Scribe Services.pdf In some cases, scribes and/or proctors (writers) are provided for students requiring assistance in producing written material.  Scribes write down material dictated by students for examinations and in-class writing assignments.  If you wish to obtain the services of a scribe, please provide a minimum of 5 working days notice to the DRS office. The scribe will do basic punctuation according to pauses naturally occurring in the dictation.  If there is any question about punctuation or the spelling of a word, the scribe will ask for clarification.  You are expected to know the spelling of any specialized vocabulary related to a specific course.  It is the responsibility of the scribe to inform you if you are dictating too rapidly. Scribes will not alter, in any way, the material that is dictated to them.  The scribe will not answers any questions about punctuation, grammar, or spelling.  Scribes will make no comments about the content of material dictated.  You are responsible for the spelling, grammar, punctuation, and content.  The scribe will not indicate any lack of clarity in the material dictated to him or her. ||||||| Updated: 11/10/09