The Note-Taker: Or Elements of Tachygraphy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Philip Lindsley

9780267691210: The Note-Taker: Or Elements of Tachygraphy (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267691211 ISBN 13: 9780267691210

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master rapid note‑taking with a practical shorthand system designed for speed and clarity.

This instructional guide presents Tachygraphy as a clear, worked‑out path to faster writing. It emphasizes practicing the style until readers can reach high speeds, with guidance that long word‑forms give way to concise, contracted forms. The book lays out how to study the lessons in order, correct and rewrite exercises, and use a teacher’s guidance to build accuracy and fluency. It also explains when to adopt specific contractions and how to apply the method to real note‑taking and reporting.

What you’ll experience

Structured lessons that build speed, accuracy, and legibility
Techniques for short, connected strokes and practical contractions
Step‑by‑step exercises, with guidance on self‑study or with a teacher
Discussions of prefixes, compound signs, and phrase sign usage to boost efficiency

Three key reasons to read this edition

Learn a complete system for rapid writing that can be learned by dedicated students
Use concrete practices to progress from basic forms to more advanced shorthand
Apply the method to lectures, meetings, and note‑taking in business and writing

Ideal for readers of: students in higher education, professionals who take quick notes, and anyone curious about historical shorthand methods.