A method of simulation to tie check writing, making deposits, finding outstanding checks, receiving bank statements, and bank reconciliation into a process is presented as a way to convey to students a feeling of a procedure completed. A step-by-step teaching procedure and examples of bank statements are included. (AG)

Requirements for good proofreading are discussed, followed by five sample exercises of proofreading problems, including typographical errors, transpositions, pileups, spelling and word errors, style, grammar, and typing usage errors. (TA)

The case for preferring an alphabetic to a symbolic shorthand system is based on the results of studies of students who have learned both methods. The alphabetic system is easier to learn, requires less time to learn, and allows more to time to be spend in other learning activities. (AG)

A method of teaching punctuation application to advanced shorthand students involves telling them, in practice sessions, what punctuation is needed in a particular exercise so they can concentrate on correct usage. On test days, they must decide how much punctuation is needed and where it is needed, based on previous practice. (TA)

An illustrated score sheet is included in this discussion of a method of teaching number typing using number drill sheets for six minutes of each class period. (TA)

For the beginning typist the transition from the printed copy to original composition is difficult. Interest and enthusiasm for original composition at the typewriter may be created with use of "Thought Starters."

Trying to teach a one-handed person to type in the same fashion as a two-handed person is a mistake. Each handicapped person has to adapt to his own capabilities. The writer outlines the stages she went through in learning to type with one hand. (Author/KP)

A mini-simulation (one to three class periods long) using the telephone directory is outlined to exemplify a simulated work experience in which students practice decision-making skills. (TA)

Salient features and claims of five pen/pencil ABC shorthand systems and one machine system--Landmark (Speedwriting), Stenograph, Quickhand, Stenospeed, Forkner Shorthand, and Stenoscript-- are presented for teachers who wish to consider them as alternatives to symbol systems in order to build larger shorthand enrollments. (TA)

The steneoscript ABC shorthand system is examined as a feasible alternative to Gregg shorthand in high school training. (TA)

A business communications instructor describes a method of improving business letter writing. Examples are provided. (TA)

A teaching technique is described in which the students were paid dollars for perfectly corrected production work and charged dollars for errors in typing and proofreading. (Author/BP)

Two techniques are described in helping business education students understand the causes of change in the amount of working capital and cash flow from operations. (Author)