Expert Shorthand Speed Course Instruction

[Deb]

This is a book of instruction. No shorthand to read. But great information on what you can do to gain expert speed.

1910/1913

books.google.com/books?id=UzkuAAAAYAAJ&dq=%22The%20Gregg%20Writer%22&lr=&pg=PR1#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Gregg%20Writer%22&f=false

This has the "dictation" keys/transcript of some of the "tests", but not marked. You could dictation without timing, or figure it out. Or just copy into shorthand notes for practice.

[Deb]

This book suggests using the shorthand dictionary. However, for Advanced students you might find creating your own dictionary ( greggshorthand.proboards.com/thread/1073/creating-own-shorthand-dictionary ) invaluable. Especially if you have specialized words you use.

[Deb]

Before you can become an expert, you must know the theory and principles well.

[Deb]

It looks like the articles for working up speed for tests, start here books.google.com/books?id=UzkuAAAAYAAJ&dq=%22The%20Gregg%20Writer%22&lr&pg=PA39#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Gregg%20Writer%22&f=false

[Deb]

Being an "expert" relies on many factors.
*speed
*accuracy of notes
*accuracy of transcription
*can be read years later

Yes, you can see that accuracy plays a big part in this. However, you can still have accurate notes and speed. Several high speed Charles M. Swem wrote at 280 WPM and his notes can be read today.