Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
OAS110 19946-20086	L+L	3 Credit(s)	5 Period(s)
Shorthand II
Refine theory, further development of dictation and transcription skills. Prerequisites: OAS109, or one year of shorthand, or equivalent.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
OAS110   19946-20086	Shorthand II

1.	Demonstrate through live dictation the various word families and shortcuts used instead of words and phrases. (I)
2.	Take live dictation for three minutes at a minimum of 80 WPM with 95 percent accuracy. (II)
3.	Transcribe dictated material with 95 percent accuracy within 30 minutes. (II, III)
4.	Take dictation of business letters for three minutes and transcribe into mailable format. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
OAS110   19946-20086	Shorthand II

I. Master of Writing Principles A. Word families B. Brief forms/speed forms C. Shortcuts II. Building Dictation Speed A. Speed development through delivery materials other than live dictation B. Speed development by live dictation III. Mastery of Transcription Skills A. Mailable copy without error B. Transcribing short and medium long letters with proper placement on stationery

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