Business math and business applications are included. This course bridges the gap between the basic skills courses and current office practices. Topics include records management, electronic filing, reprographics, mail, telephone usage, financial transactions, and interpersonal relations. Legal terms are the focus of this course. Included are the spelling and use of legal terms and Latin words and phrases.
Intensive practice is provided in building speed and accuracy in the transcription of legal terms.
This course is for students with no previous training in computer keyboarding. Fundamental techniques are developed. The skills of producing manuscripts, business letters, and tabulations are introduced. Keyboarding techniques are developed further. Emphasis is on problem-solving.