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Principles and Techniques of Shorthand
Principles and Techniques of Shorthand

What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Discuss the significance of shortha...
- Recognise the structure and element...
- Apply the principles, techniques an...
- Identify and write consonants and v...
- Discuss the significance of shorthand as a valuable note-taking skill in various professional fields
- Recognise the structure and elements of Pitman Shorthand, including consonants, vowels, and basic symbols
- Apply the principles, techniques and rules of Pitman Shorthand for effective shorthand transcription
- Identify and write consonants and vowels in Pitman Shorthand
- Explain how to navigate through intervening vowels with confidence
- Recall how to use circles, loops, and hooks to represent frequently used sounds and words in shorthand
- Combine halving and doubling principles to increase writing speed for clarity and precision
- Describe ways to apply Gerunds Plural forms and correct punctuation in shorthand notation
- Select and utilise grammalogues and phraseograms for shorthand proficiency
- Assess and apply efficient note-taking techniques
- Summarise the pivotal role of shorthand in diverse fields such as business, law, healthcare, journalism and media
- List potential career opportunities that value shorthand skills
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