Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/24/04
OAS209 19946-20044	L+L	3 Credit(s)	5 Period(s)
Shorthand III
Speed building and new matter dictation and transcription consistent with business standards. Prerequisites: OAS110 or equivalent.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
OAS209   19946-20044	Shorthand III

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 90 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 them into mailable format. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
OAS209   19946-20044	Shorthand III

I. Mastery 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 of stationery

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