Maricopa Community Colleges  CTR104   19944-20045 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
CTR104 19944-20045 L+L 6 Credit(s) 10 Period(s)
Machine Shorthand: Real-time Theory
Real-time theory reinforcement. Dictation to increase speed. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CTR101 or equivalent.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CTR104   19944-20045 Machine Shorthand: Real-time Theory
1. Describe the relationship of Real-time machine shorthand theory to machine writing transcription. (I)
2. Explain the principles of briefs and phrases represented in Real-time machine shorthand theory. (I)
3. Apply comprehensive knowledge of machine shorthand theory, including rules, briefs, and phrases to machine writing and transcription. (I)
4. Apply machine shorthand skills in regular 5-minute timed speed tests with speeds ranging from 60-120 wpm. (II)
5. Transcribe literary material, jury charge material, and question and answer testimony material with 98.5% accuracy. (III)
6. Read back from shorthand notes in a clear voice and at a steady pace. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CTR104   19944-20045 Machine Shorthand: Real-time Theory
    I. Real-time machine shorthand theory
        A. Theory rules for writing
          1. Homonyms
          2. Prefixes
          3. Suffixes
          4. Other
        B. Briefs and phrases
        C. Relationship of machine writing to transcribing
        D. Application
      II. Speed development and measurement
          A. Literary material
          B. Jury charge material
          C. Question/answer testimony
          D. Speed: 60 - 120 wpm
        III. Transcription and accuracy development
            A. Literary material
            B. Jury charge material
            C. Question/answer testimony material
            D. Accuracy: 98.5
          IV. Read back
              A. Literary material
              B. Jury charge material
              C. Question/answer testimony material
              D. Voice and pace
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