Not open to Office Administration students. Emphasis is placed on current terminology and workflow in a variety of business settings. Emphasis will continue to be placed on development of speed and accuracy. The emphasis of Shorthand I is balanced between theory and speed building. The standards have been set up realistically in order to concentrate on the preparation of quality shorthand writers.
Emphasis is on increasing shorthand speed and transcription skills for mailability.
Students will learn the touch typewriting method to input text. Basic word processing applications will include creating and editing a variety of documents allowing students to expand their vocabulary, increase their writing proficiency, and reinforce grammar usage. Word processing and computer terminology as well as instruction will be adapted for the second language learner. Not for office administration students. Machine transcription incorporates the skills of transcribing, proofreading, and editing.