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StenEd theory is a conflict-free theory created by the StenEd company. It is considered to be a longer, and more stroke intensive theory with a focus on writing words out phonetically to completion. However, it does have a few principles and briefs that allow for shorter and faster writing. StenEd is a widely taught professional theory.
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The Plover theory, and by extension the lapwing theory, have the StenEd theory at their base. They have been modified to be shorter and/or more consistent in their rules.
'''StenEd theory''' is a conflict-free theory created by the StenEd company. It is considered to be a longer, and more stroke-intensive theory with a focus on writing words out phonetically to completion. However, it does have principles and briefs that allow for shorter and faster writing. StenEd is a widely taught professional theory.
 
[[Plover theory]], and by extension [[Lapwing theory]], are based on StenEd theory and thus share a lot of base characteristics.
 
==History==
StenEd has been in existence for over 40 years.<sup>[https://www.stenedsource.com/?loc=se-about]</sup>
 
==Primary Characteristics==
StenEd is a primarily phonetic-based theory that includes some rules based on spelling. Most words are written out, and by default endings such as <code>-D</code>, <code>-Z</code>, and <code>-G</code> are added as separate strokes.
 
Although StenEd is considered a longer theory requiring more strokes, it lends itself to shortening techniques well and many users have reported that incorporating techniques from [[Magnum theory]] is smooth and compatible with a StenEd base.
 
==Acquisition==
StenEd theory is available for purchase through Realtime Coach. Available textbooks and dictionaries can be viewed on the StenEd website [https://www.stenedsource.com/?loc=se-catalog here].
 
StenEd can also be learned by attending a court reporting school that has been licensed to teach StenEd. A list of such schools can be viewed [https://www.stenedsource.com/?loc=se-schools# here].
 
==Learning Resources==
{{See also|Stenography Textbooks}}
The latest StenEd textbook is Realtime Theory, 10th edition. The most common supplementary books are the Reader and the Realtime Dictionary of Briefs & Phrases. Many copies tend to be available for sale used in court reporting Facebook groups.
 
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StenEd theory is a conflict-free theory created by the StenEd company. It is considered to be a longer, and more stroke-intensive theory with a focus on writing words out phonetically to completion. However, it does have principles and briefs that allow for shorter and faster writing. StenEd is a widely taught professional theory.

Plover theory, and by extension Lapwing theory, are based on StenEd theory and thus share a lot of base characteristics.

History

StenEd has been in existence for over 40 years.[1]

Primary Characteristics

StenEd is a primarily phonetic-based theory that includes some rules based on spelling. Most words are written out, and by default endings such as -D, -Z, and -G are added as separate strokes.

Although StenEd is considered a longer theory requiring more strokes, it lends itself to shortening techniques well and many users have reported that incorporating techniques from Magnum theory is smooth and compatible with a StenEd base.

Acquisition

StenEd theory is available for purchase through Realtime Coach. Available textbooks and dictionaries can be viewed on the StenEd website here.

StenEd can also be learned by attending a court reporting school that has been licensed to teach StenEd. A list of such schools can be viewed here.

Learning Resources

See also: Stenography Textbooks

The latest StenEd textbook is Realtime Theory, 10th edition. The most common supplementary books are the Reader and the Realtime Dictionary of Briefs & Phrases. Many copies tend to be available for sale used in court reporting Facebook groups.