| 9a. Catalog Description: |
| Emphasizes proficiency in transcribing from machine dictation. Develops the coordination of keyboarding, business English, and proofreading skills while transcribing documents from a variety of businesses. |
| 9b. Other Catalog information: |
| None |
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| 10. Student Performance Objectives: |
As a result of successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a marketable competence in the transcription of dictation.
2. Analyze correspondence for clear communication of message.
3. Proofread for spelling and punctuation.
4. Evaluate format for best business proficiency.
5. Develop listening and concentration skills.
6. Develop awareness of skills needed to give dictation. |
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| 11. Methods of Evaluating Student Achievement: |
1. Daily transcribed letters, memos, and reports judged for accuracy and proofreading skills.
2. Tests emphasizing punctuation skills, spelling, and business vocabulary.
3. Production line count, measuring speed and correctness. |
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| 12. Student Assignments (Homework): |
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| a. Required Reading Assignments: |
| 10-15 pages per week |
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| b. Required Writing Assignments: |
| None |
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| c. Other (Terms projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) |
| None |
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| 13. Course Content Outline: |
The content of this course requires students to analyze and apply the language skills as they transcribe dictation from a variety of business firms and government agencies. Students develop listening and concentration skills as they keep in memory a portion of the dictation and transcribe meaningful communications. Students will also evaluate the format needed for each document and critically discern correctness of the entire item before submitting. The pressure of timed transcripts will develop efficiency and provide a simulated office environment.
I. Review of Language Skills
A. Sentence structure
B. Word usage
C. Spelling and vocabulary
D. Punctuation
E. Capitalization
F. Number usage
G. Abbreviations
II. Review of Acceptable Formatting of Various Communications
A. Letters
B. Memorandums
C. Reports/manuscripts
D. Tables/graphs
E. Envelopes/folding
III. Develop Listening Skills
A. Goal: First time, final copy
B. Goal: Continuous keyboarding
IV. Transcription of Realistic and Typical Communications
A. Business firms and government agencies
1. Develop familiarity with specific organization
a. Structure
b. Personnel
c. Products and services
d. Vocabulary
2. Develop ability to proofread documents
a. Language Skills
b. Correct format
B. Timed Transcription to determine production rates
V. Dictation
A. Letters
B. Memos
C. Tables |
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| 14a. All textbooks, resources and other materials used in this course are: |
| College level
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| 14b. EXAMPLE texts, reading and resources:
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Mallinson. Transcription Skills for Business. 6th
Pearson, 2003
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Mallinson. Office Guide. 2nd
Pearson, 2002
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