grummer,
if a transcriber notetaker uses a laptop to type their notes, it really doesn't take that much effort on thier part to create them.
in addition, transcriber notetakers are paid a decent amount of money as compensation (usually $75 a semester per class) depending upon how much material there is and how complex it happens to be.
furthermore, notes written by transcriber notetakers aren't much longer in length than those written by standard notetakers. (i know this because i've used both.)
in fact, many d/Deaf people prefer transcriber notetakers if powerpoint slides are being used because they provide an exact outline of the topics that are discussed in class.
also, it is the job of a transcriber notetaker/standard notetaker to write their notes in a format that works best for the student. if a student does not like the way their notes are written, it is their responsibility to contact the college/university's disability office so a different transcriber notetaker/standard notetaker can be found.
by the way, if a d/Deaf or hoh student who signs and/or lipreads chooses to use a transcriber notetaker/standard notetaker in class without the added support of an asl/pse/see terp or oral terp, they only have themselves to blame should they encounter any difficulties.
furthermore, if a student does use a terp in addition to a transcriber notetaker/standard notetaker, it will make studying notes that much easier.
