Maricopa Community Colleges  OAS211   19856-20044 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/24/04
OAS211 19856-20044 L+L 1 Credit(s) 1.70 Period(s)
Shorthand Speed Development I
Dictation speed development from 80 to 100 wpm. 25 periods required. Prerequisites: One year of shorthand or permission of department/division.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
OAS211   19856-20044 Shorthand Speed Development I
1. Apply shorthand principles when taking dictation for letters, brief forms, and standard correspondence. (I)
2. Use the principles of word parts and word families when taking dictation. (I)
3. Write shorthand notes dictated during three minute timed intervals at speeds of 70-100 words per minute. (II)
4. Write shorthand notes from dictation with 95 percent degree of accuracy. (II)
5. Transcribe from three minute dictated shorthand notes with 95 percent degree of accuracy. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
OAS211   19856-20044 Shorthand Speed Development I
    I. Shorthand concepts review
        A. Shorthand letters
        B. Brief forms
        C. Word parts
          1. Prefixes
          2. Suffixes
          3. Roots
        D. Standard correspondence terms
          1. Salutations
          2. Closings
        E. Word families
        F. Frequently used phrases
      II. Application of shorthand skills
          A. Speed development--70-100 words per minute
          B. Accuracy--95 percent
        III. Transcription
            A. Speed development
            B. Accuracy--95 percent
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