Emphasis on mastery of brief forms, phrases, a basic business vocabulary, the formation of good language skills, and business letter dictation. The length of the course is ten weeks. Demonstrate the ability to read and write shorthand theory by maintaining a minimum competency level. Develop brief form reading and writing facility. Demonstrate the basic elements of transcription by using vocabulary, spelling, and word usage skills.
Homework is counted as one test grade.
A 50-word test from all of the material covered up to the end of the first quarter will be administered. Each outline and each transcribed word is worth 1 point for a total of 100 points. Two reading rates must be passed to establish a grade. A 50-word test is administered from all of the material covered. Each correct outline and each correctly transcribed word is worth 1 point for a total of 100 points.