Described is the need for simplicity and clarity in written business communication. Some ways that instructors of business subjects can more effectively teach this writing skill to students are presented. (MS)

The business teacher can serve as a resource person to business community secretaries and local school secretaries. This article presents guidelines for conducting enrichment programs/activities and lists and discusses eight skill areas in which enrichment activities might be useful. (SH)

Extra credit points are given to typing students for typing specified paragraphs without errors. (SC)

The author describes the organization of the clerical staff, career paths, and job requirements at various levels in her company and offers suggestions for the educational preparation of word processing clerks, as an entry into office occupations. (SK)

A good shorthand teacher uses the laboratory both as a device for improving instruction and for personal growth and enrichment. Teachers who advantageously use the lab have the satisfaction of knowing that they are using all the tools at their command, making them better teachers and better professional individuals. Ways that the shorthand lab can…

A virtually unlimited array of teaching-learning methods, materials, and media is available to the typewriting teacher and should be utilized in typewriting speed and control building. (Author)

Personnel directors of 38 business firms responded to a questionnaire rating 24 employee traits related to competencies, attitudes, skills, and personality which needed improvement. Five traits were common among the rank order one to five to both retailer and commercial and service organization respondents: oral communication, initiative,…

Games can be used to stimulate interest and to make learning shorthand fun. Suggested games include these: geographic shorthand rummy, shorthand concentration, shorthand baseball geography, shorthand geography spelldown, shorthand password, and shorthand hangman's bluff. (SC)

Describes a research study to determine how teachers actually deal with the whole problem of getting students to proofread their typing and shorthand exercises and projects. (HD)

Described is the content of the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Examination and how candidates can prepare for the two-day examination. Included are five teaching suggestions to help students pass the office procedures section of the test, and information on certification criteria and the value of the CPS rating. (MS)

The author discusses the pros and cons of using and teaching commonly used phrases in shorthand. (BP)

A mini-course for ninth graders was designed to provide an awareness of skills needed to obtain jobs in business and of the kinds of jobs available. Some successful career exploration activities and some to avoid are described along with the process of gathering resource materials. (Author/MS)