Production assignments are produced in both English and Spanish. OST 108 Fundamentals of Shorthand 3 credits A study of the theory and principles of shorthand including the brief forms and fundamentals of phrasing. To enhance students' ability to take dictation at high speeds, emphasizes knowledge of theory. Students acquire correct reading and writing techniques as applied to shorthand and are introduced to transcription skills. Emphasis on correct style and format of letters and memos.
Special attention is given to capitalization, spelling and word division, punctuation, and numbers.
Students edit for typographical errors, learn how to use revision symbols, and apply editing skills to word processing correspondence. Emphasis on correct style and format of letters and memos. Special attention is given to capitalization, spelling and word division, punctuation, and numbers. Students edit for typographical errors, learn how to use revision symbols, and apply editing skills to word processing correspondence. Students acquire skills in both English and Spanish.