OST 2224 - Machine Shorthand

Institution:

Miami Dade College

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Description:

This is the fourth course in machine shorthand. This course emphasizes two-voice dictation, jury charge, and literary dictation. The student will be required to take timed dictation on the shorthand machine and then transcribe on a keyboard utilizing all the skills of a good transriptionist. Good skills in grammar and spelling are necessary for success in this course. Prerequisite: OST 2223 (Machine Shorthand 3). Students entering this course should have earned a minimum of a C grade in Machine Shorthand 3 or the equivalent (passed literary dictation at 100 wpm, jury charge dictation at 110 wpm, and testimony of 120 for three minutes with 97 percent accuracy), should be able to type at least 45 words per minute, and should have good skills in grammar, spelling and punctuation. At this time the student should have completed or be enrolled in Business Writing and Legal Dictation and Transcription. Special fee. (3 hour lecture)

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mdc.edu/main/

Phone Number:

(305) 237-8888

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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