Discusses a study (1) to compare shorthand accuracy scores and speed attainment, and (2) to determine if there was a significant relationship between machine shorthand accuracy and speed attainment. Found that there was no significance between the method of instruction and accuracy or speed, but there was a significant relationship between…

Results of a study were reported which indicated that progressively more dictation practice time is needed by students to achieve each speed level from 60 wpm to 90 wpm and less time is needed by students to achieve 100 wpm than to achieve 70, 80, or 90 wpm. (Author/SC)

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)

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

The most obvious curricular implication of the shorthand/word processing issue appears to be that students who aspire to secretarial careers will be transcribing from both shorthand notes and recorded diction. Skill development in both these areas should be practiced. (TA)

The author wonders about the present status of Notehand in the business education curriculum. (AG)

A survey of junior colleges and high schools in the Midwest indicates a trend toward greater usage of machine shorthand. Junior colleges are the strongest proponents of the touch shorthand system, but an increasing number of high schools are also adding touch shorthand to their curriculums. Junior colleges emphasize court reporting as well as…

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)

The course is constructed to develop speed and accuracy in taking dictation and in transcribing notes; to develop desirable personal traits and awareness of responsibility for proofreading and correcting errors before submitting typewritten transcripts for approval. Course content includes (1) typing technique, (2) typing fundamental skills, (3)…

Describes a reading approach to shorthand homework in which students are graded on their in-class reading of the homework instead of being required to write the homework. Guidelines are provided for second semester shorthand students (proposed grading scale and reading rates). Advantages and results of using this method are discussed. (TA)

The article investigates some false premises due to the lack of adequate knowledge about the true meaning of word processing in today's context by the business educator. (Author)

The article discusses the various criteria which should be employed by the teacher using popular recording artists' lyrics for dictation pratice. (Author)

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