Successful Minute Takers rely heavily on their ability to listen for important details. The best minutes takers cut through the noise and stick to the facts. We have prepared two quick exercises that represent the skills professional Minute Takers rely on to get the job done. Click Begin to get started.

Tip: You will be asked to listen to some audio. You may want to find a quiet spot or headphones before you begin.

Please rewrite the following excerpt using active voice and concise and fluid language; correct any spelling, grammatical, and consistency errors as well. There are 20 corrections to make.

Police responded to a home invasion on April 3. The incident took place  at 832 Pleasant Road. Ray Jones -- along with his wife, Rachel, and to daughters -- were surprised by a masked man who holds a gun. The family was locked in the bathroom by the intruder. 

Grasping a large sum of money and jewelry, neighbour Nancy Frost sees the intruder run from the house. Surveying the scene afterward, Rachaels^, wedding ring was found in the driveway by Nancy.

Mr. Jones told reporters it was a blessing the family was unhurt Police Chief Jason Williams stated, an increased police presents will be deployed in the neighbourhood. He promises a through investigation.

Watch this recording of Anna, William, and Lisa planning something during a phone call. Writing in full sentences and using a maximum of 1,000 characters, concisely describe: what they are planning; the tasks to execute the plan; who is going to perform each job and by when (if applicable). The first person who speaks is Anna.