MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

RTR104  2004 Fall – 2012 Fall

Machine Shorthand: Realtime Theory

1.

Apply the principles of Realtime machine shorthand theory to machine writing transcription. (I)

2.

Practice the principles of briefs and phrases represented in Realtime 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 60-100 wpm. (II)

5.

Transcribe literary material, jury charge material, and question and answer testimony material with 97% accuracy. (III)

6.

Read back from shorthand notes in a clear voice and at a steady pace. (IV)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

RTR104  2004 Fall – 2012 Fall

Machine Shorthand: Realtime Theory

I. Realtime 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

II. Speed development and measurement

A. Literary material

B. Jury charge material

C. Question/answer testimony

D. Speed: 60 - 100 wpm

III. Transcription and accuracy development

A. Literary material

B. Jury charge material

C. Question/answer testimony material

D. Accuracy: 97%

IV. Readback

A. Literary material

B. Jury charge material

C. Question/answer testimony material

D. Voice and pace