Shorthand/Notetaking II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFT-2343-001 Shorthand/Notetaking II

Prerequisites

POFT 1345

Course Description

A continuation of shorthand/notetaking principles with advanced mastery of accurate reading and writing of notes to produce mailable documents from dictation.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

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Supplies

1. At least two shorthand notebooks (one for homework; one for class drills)
2. At least two pens (no pencils; be sure they are comfortable for you to use)
3. Textbook - Instructor will distribute textbooks at first meeting.<

   Student Performance

   The student will read notes at an acceptable minimum speed; take dictation at minimum speed of 70 words per minute on new material; transcribe notes with 95 percent accuracy; and produce mailable documents from dictation.

   The student will be able to complete satisfactorily all of the listed Performance Learning Objectives with a competency level based on the completion of required examinations administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructors grading scale.

   1. Write accurately, spell correctly, and read rapidly designated office-style speedwriting notes with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy. *(C1,C7,C15,C16,C19,F1,F6,F9,F12)
   2. Write office style dictation from designated material (previewed and unpreviewed)with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy.*(C1,C5,C7,F1,F2, F7,F8,F10,F12)
   3. Transcribe office-style dictated speedwriting notes into mailable format within a time limit of 30 minutes. *(C1,C5,C7,F1,F2,F7,F8,F10,F12)
      
      *(Refers to the SCANS-the Secretary Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The SCANS will be explained by your instructor at the first class meeting.)

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   Expected Student Behavior

   See the Office Administration Department Policy distributed by your instructor the first class meeting.

   Grading Criteria

   GRADING SCALE:

   The final product of Office Style Dictation/Transcription should be in mailable format. That means no errors in format or in content.

    80%-Office Style Dictation/Transcription
     20%-Homework
   100%-Final Course Grade

   Office Style Dictation/Transcription in mailable format at 80 WPM:
    A = 6 mailable Office-Style Dictation/Transcriptions
    B = 4 mailable Office-Style Dictation/Transcriptions
    C = 2 mailable Office-Style Dictation/Transcriptions
    D = 1 mailable Office=Style Dictation/Transcriptions

   Attendance

   See the Office Administration Department Policy distributed by your instructor the first class meeting.

   Calendar

   LESSON SCHEDULE:

    

   WEEK 1	January 18	Discuss Course Syllabus	Lesson 1 and 2
   Week 2	January 23	Drill; Practice	Lesson 3, 4, and 5
   WEEK 3	January 30	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 6, 7, 8; OS D/T
   WEEK 4	February 6	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 9, 10, 11; OS D/T
   WEEK 5	February 13	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 12, 13, 14; OS D/T
   WEEK 6	February 20	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 15, 16, 17; OS D/T
   WEEK 7	February 27	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 18, 19, 20; OS D/T
   WEEK 8	March 5	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 21, 22, 23; OS D/T
   	March 12-18	SPRING BREAK
   WEEK 9	March 19	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 24, 25, 26; OS D/T
   WEEK 10	March 26	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 27, 28, 29; OS D/T
   WEEK 11	April 2	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 30, 31, 32; OS D/T
   WEEK 12	April 9	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 33, 34, 35; OS D/T
   WEEK 13	April 16	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription	Lesson 36, 37, 38; OS D/T
   WEEK 14	April 23	Drill; Practice; OS Transcription
   WEEK 15	April 30	Dictation/Transcriptions
   WEEK 16	May 9	FINAL EXAMINATION	(dictation as needed during class)(Extra Office-Style Dictation/Transcription)

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