The Reporting Style of Short Hand: A Complete, Stenographic Text-Book, Pitman System, for Class, Correspondence and Self-Instruction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eldon Moran

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332579794 ISBN 13: 9780332579795

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of fast, accurate stenography with a complete short-hand guide.

This instruction-packed volume covers Pitman-style shorthand, practical exercises, and step‑by‑step drills to help you report quickly and clearly. Ideal for students, teachers, and professionals seeking a solid, hands‑on approach.

The book introduces core concepts, from basic strokes to advanced signs, and shows how to apply them in real-life dictation, letters, and notes. It emphasizes efficient writing of syllables, affixes, and phrases, with plenty of practice material to build speed and legibility. Readers will find practical guidance, example vocabularies, and graded exercises designed to bridge theory and performance.

• Learn fundamental signs and how they relate to sounds and vowels
• Practice speed drills, sentences, and translate exercises to build fluency
• Study affixes, prefixes, and phrase-building for rapid, readable notes
• Use illustrated examples and practice notes to reinforce concepts

Ideal for readers of how-to reference shows, this edition suits beginners and those refreshing skills alike, helping you develop a reliable shorthand style that supports professional reporting and efficient note-taking.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332579794
• ISBN 13: 9780332579795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324