Some basic areas of law that the author feels should be included in a unit of work for secretarial students are outlined. (HD)

After noting that the best insurance of comprehensive coverage of all aspects of production transcription is the preparation of a calendar skeleton term plan before the term begins, the author describes the plan and suggests how it should be used. (HD)

To force shorthand students to develop rapid writing motions early in the skill-learning process, the author describes a procedure for shorthand teachers to use in dictation practice involving fast scribbling of outlines, with later improvement of form. (MF)

Research studies conducted with typewriting students have consistently shown that concepts can be learned in typewriting classes with no appreciable loss of typewriting skill by students. This article discusses three stages of typewriting instruction and how concept learning can be incorporated into each stage. (HD)