This competency-based shorthand I curriculum is organized into 19 learning units composed of 1 or 2 competencies. For each learning objective, a student competency sheet is provided with the following information: unit number and title, competency statement, performance objective, list of learning activities, and criterion evaluation. Where appropriate, handouts, experiments, and test questions with answers are provided to enable the student to complete the learning activities. Competencies covered include dictation, transcription into longhand, transcription at a typewriter, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading. Appendixes include a list of required instructional aids; a goal chart for dictation/transcription; a performance record card; and a bibliography of required books, workbooks, texts, and suggested references. (YLB)