Maricopa Community Colleges  OAS230   19896-20044 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/22/04
OAS230 19896-20044 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Rapid Text Entry
Simultaneous machine shorthand text entry and word processing formatting from written or dictated copy by means of personal computer. Includes building shorthand speed and performing word processing functions from stenotype keyboard. Prerequisites: CTR101, or permission of instructor.
Cross-References: CTR230
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
OAS230   19896-20044 Rapid Text Entry
1. Identify and apply functions of word processing commands used to produce written documents. (I, III)
2. Supply formatting symbols while writing written or dictated material. (II, IV)
3. Produce short memos, business letters, and reports in formatted style. (III)
4. Record dictated and written material containing formatting symbols at dictation rates of 60-80 words per minute for 3 minutes. (III, IV)
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OAS230   19896-20044 Rapid Text Entry
    I. Word processing commands via stenotype machine
        A. Beginning
          1. Backspace and erase
          2. Carriage return, tab, and paragraph
          3. Capitalize, underline, and spell
        B. Intermediate
          1. Space and double space (on and off)
          2. Special symbols (dollars, percent, etc.)
          3. Headers and footers
        C. Advanced
          1. Margins
          2. Auto include
          3. Number mode
          4. Paper length
          5. Graphics
      II. Format symbols with dictation
          A. Sentences
            1. Backspace and erase
            2. Capitalize, underline, and spell
            3. Special symbols
          B. Paragraphs
            1. Backspace and erase
            2. Carriage return, tab, and paragraphs
            3. Space and double space (on and off)
          C. Short documents
            1. Backspace and erase
            2. Capitalize, underline, and spell
            3. Special symbols
            4. Margins
        III. Short memos, business letters, and reports
            A. Written and dictated memos
              1. Backspace, erase, and center
              2. Capitalize, underline, and spell
              3. Special symbols
              4. Format
              5. Margins
            B. Written and dictated business letters
              1. Backspace, erase, and center
              2. Capitalize, underline, and spell
              3. Format
            C. Written and dictated reports
              1. Backspace, erase, and center
              2. Capitalize, underline, and spell
              3. Headers and footers
              4. Margins
              5. Graphics
          IV. Speed development
              A. Sixty words-per-minute dictation
                1. One-, two-, three-minute timed dictation tests (Three with 98.5 percent accuracy)
                2. Formatting symbols
              B. Seventy words-per-minute dictation
                1. One-, two-, three-minute timed dictation tests (Three with 98.5 percent accuracy)
                2. Formatting symbols
              C. Eighty words-per-minute dictation
                1. One-, two-, three-minute timed dictation tests (Three with 98.5 percent accuracy)
                2. Formatting symbols
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