While disadvantages of machine shorthand do exist, advantages must be closely examined by businesses wanting to increase office productivity. (JOW)

Suggestions for incorporating the use of shorthand in an office simulation include having different people dictating materials, taking phone messages in shorthand, taking taped dictation as if it were oral dictation, and transcribing answering service messages, letter dictation, and minutes of organizational meetings. (AG)

The article describes three teaching skills needed by shorthand teachers for the development of successful shorthand students: dictation, chalkboard writing, and chalkboard reading drills. (MF)

Eight games and activities are described as designed to stimulate shorthand students by combining fun with challenge. (AG)

Fifteen specific areas for drills which may be considered basic ingredients or rudiments for successful transcription are briefly described. (HD)

This feature section contains 6 brief articles on various components of the business education program. (JS)

Four considerations for selecting a shorthand system are discussed: a system's viability in occupational situations; the ease with which it can be taught, learned, and transcribed; the appropriateness of instructional materials; and the ease with which those expert in another system can learn the new one. (AJ)

The method used to arrive at four measures (three aptitude test scores and a high school grade point average) for predicting probable success is described. These measures were developed into three separate equations to predict success in: learning shorthand theory, reading shorthand notes, and dictation/transcription ability. (Author/MS)

This section, Selected Occupational Topics," includes articles on the various areas within the business education curriculum. (JS)

Included in this feature section are brief articles on the various aspects of the business education program. (JS)

This feature section of the Forum includes short articles on various aspects of the business education program. (JS)

Articles concerning the various areas of business education present possible solutions to some of the common problems of business education teachers. (MU)

In developing this research section emphasis was given to the area of shorthand instruction because of the number and variety of shorthand research studies that have been completed recently. (Editor)

The National Shorthand Reporters Association accreditation guidelines for court reporter internships are listed and discussed. In addition to these guidelines, it is suggested that a court reporter internship should teach professionalism and expose the students to computer-aided transcription. Coordinators should make use of advisory committees…