Methods used to make the learning of clerical office procedures more interesting include a tag quiz, a class demonstration of several kinds of office equipment with an opportunity for "hands on" experiences, and an on-the-job filing competition. (AG)

Discusses a study conducted to determine the implications for the collegiate secretarial curriculum of the need for and use of shorthand by secretaries in a select area. It was concluded that shorthand should continue to be taught but that the content and methodology of shorthand instruction should be reassessed. (CT)

Describes a method of incorporating word processing concepts and skills into existing business courses, focusing on form letter processing. (SK)

Discusses ways to teach word processing without equipment expenditures. These include development of basic secretarial skills, machine transcription skills, and supervisory skills; and use of model office simulations. (SK)

Automatic typewriters and dictating equipment, called word processing'', require some changes in office education courses. (MF)

Discusses the increasing cost of producing business documents and states that the use of word processing equipment can reduce the cost significantly. Indicates that basic dictation skills are the same regardless of the equipment used. Suggests classroom techniques and includes a sample rating sheet for evaluation. (JOW)

Supporting performance objective 77 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Secretarial Catalog, both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on typing tabulated information, such as tables, columns, or rows of figures are included in this packet. (The packet is the eighth in a set of fifteen on…

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

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

Supporting performance objectives 75-86 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Secretarial Catalog, both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on correcting errors on originals and carbon copies are included in this packet. (The packet is the second in a set of fifteen on typewriting--CE 016 920-934.)…

A program that provides a movable office completely equipped for rural schools. Reprinted from the October 1968 issue of "Business Education Forum . (AP)

Identifies behaviors that should be taught in the classroom to help the student adjust to the work world. They include poise in accepting criticisms and suggestions, concern for quality, and familiarity with the systems concept of office operations. (CT)