Pernin's Practical Reporter: A Complete Guide to Verbatim Reporting (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. M. Pernin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267527160 ISBN 13: 9780267527168

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master shorthand quickly with Pernin’s Practical Reporter .

This complete guide teaches the Duploye-based phonographic system in clear, actionable steps, with exercises you can practice right away to build speed and accuracy.

The book blends practical instruction with reproducible drills, showing how to translate everyday speech into efficient, legible shorthand. It emphasizes reading aloud, consistent practice, and real-world writing from newspapers and lectures to develop a working reporter’s habit. Clear diagrams, alphabetic word-signs, and step-by-step lessons help you progress from basic signs to full reporting speed.
What you’ll experience

• A structured path from phonographic basics to practical reporting runs
• Reading and writing exercises that reinforce sign patterns and contractions
• Practical tips for dictation, note-taking, and proofreading your notes
• Guidance on applying the method to real-world material and different venues

Key features

• Alphabetic word-signs and consonant-vowel systems tailored to quick, legible writing
• Progressive lessons, exercises, and writing drills designed for steady improvement
• Advice on practice routines, dictation, and building speed safely and reliably
• Commentary on adapting the method to various reporting tasks, from lectures to newspapers

Ideal for readers who want a solid, accessible path into verbatim shorthand, whether for court reporting, journalism, or personal study. Suitable for beginners and those seeking a practical, time-tested approach.

• Structured lessons that build confidence and speed
• Hands-on exercises with readable, repeatable practice material
• Strategies for integrating shorthand into everyday reporting work
• Real-world guidance on reading, writing, and reviewing your notes

Ideal for readers of how-to manuals and anyone pursuing accurate, efficient shorthand skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267527160
• ISBN 13: 9780267527168
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 134