MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION

 

POFT 2321

 

 

CREDIT HOURS: 3                           LECTURE HOURS:  3

 

Professor/Instructor:           Nancy Whitworth                Office:    T208

Office Phone:                     675-6333                           Email:     nwhitworth@tvcc.edu

Office Hours:                      As posted

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides training in the use of transcribing machines and computers and word processing. Prerequisite:  POFI 2401 or POFT 1429.

 

TEXTBOOK, SUPPLIES AND OTHER RESOURCES

MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION, Fourth Edition, by Carol A. Mitch­ell. Published by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2003. Supplies and Materials:  Four 3.5 high density diskettes

 

COURSE GOALS:              After completing this course  by using the transcriber, the student should be able to:

A.   Produce mailable copies that are accurate  in every way.   

B.   Develop skills in listening , proofreading, and language arts (word usage, spelling, and punctuation).

C.   Utilize appropriate reference sources when questions arise.

D.   Apply and build on abilities obtained in previous  Office Administration courses.

 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

    1.   Demonstrate the correct procedures for placing the tape on the transcribing machine and for removing the tope from the transcribing machine.

    2.   Demonstrate the ability to manipulate the machine controls properly.

    3.   Demonstrate ear-finger-foot coordination in transcribing material from the transcription equipment.

    4.   Demonstrate the ability to keep the typewriter/word proces­sor in constant motion while transcribing material from the transcription equipment.

    5.   Demonstrate the ability to transcribe mailable keyboarded copy on the first draft from the transcription equipment. (See the accuracy scales for grading transcripts.)

    6.   Demonstrate the ability to supply the proper punctuation in dictated copy. (See the grading scales for speed for the four suggested class schedules.)

    7.   Demonstrate the ability to spell correctly the words listed in the Spelling Review in each section.

    8.   Demonstrate the ability to match words taken from the Word Study portion of each section with their proper definitions. (See the grading scales for the word study tests.)

    9.   Demonstrate the ability to edit a letter properly using proofreader's marks.

10.   Effectively use the dictionary and reference books to assist in producing mailable transcripts

 

REQUIREMENTS

A.  Attend class during the time for which the student is registered.

B.  Read the assigned chapters before coming to class.

C.  Complete and hand in assignments on time

D.  Complete all spelling, word study, and transcription tests as scheduled.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

The lecture/demonstration method is used to illustrate the techniques of effective equipment usage and problem-solving applications will be used.  Students will "learn by doing" the lessons as presented in class and by completing assignments listed on the assignment schedule. The instructor will demonstrate and explain concepts using a computer projection panel and overhead transparencies.  Classroom lecture with question-and-answer sessions are supervised during lab assignment sessions.

 

COURSE ORGANIZATION.

Sections 1-16, will be completed during the 15-week schedule. Students should complete all exercises in each section before attempting the transcription. The transcription tests should be taken as scheduled.

 

EVALUATION POLICIES:

 Standards for determining the final grade at the end of the course are the following:

 

EVALUATION:      Accuracy Scale:

Grade

Errors

 

Grade

Errors

A

=

0  - 1

 

C

=

4 - 6

B

=

2 – 3

 

D

=

7 - 8

 

      Speed Scales (WPM):

Practice Test         Test 1                   Test 2                  Test 3 & 4           Test 6 & Final

A = 20                  A = 20                  A = 25                  A = 27                   A = 30

B = 15-19             B = 15-19             B = 20-24             B = 21-26             B = 23-29

C = 12-14             C = 12-14             C = 15-19             C = 15-20              C = 16-22

D = 10-11             D = 10-11             D = 10-14             D = 10-14              D = 11-15

 

      Spelling:

Individual

14-Week Final

A = 14-15

B = 13

A = 48-50

C = 40-44

C = 12

D = 11

B = 45-47

D = 38-39

 

 

      Word Study

Test 1

 

Final

A = 39-41

C = 33-36

 

 A = 71-75

 C = 60-66

B = 37-38

D = 31-32

 

 B = 67-70

 D = 56-59

 

Standards for determining grade at the end of the course.

Transcription Tests

 

50%

Spelling Tests

 

10%

Words Study Tests

 

10%

Transcription Rate

 

20%

Assignments

 

10%

 

ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR

 1.  Plan to attend three class hours.

 2.  Follow the module assignments carefully and strive to submit your work on the scheduled day.  Don’t procrastinate; you may not submit more than three lessons at one time for recording.

 3.  Absences.  If you are absent and mess a lesson, you should turn it in on the next class meeting.  According to the class attendance policy listed in the college catalog, instructors may drop students for non-attendance.  However, the responsibility of officially withdrawing from the course rests with the student.

4.   Test Days : You will also want to make a special effort to arrive on time since test materials are completed during one class period.  Make-up tests dates and times will be at a time convenient to both the instructor and the student.

 5.  Folders.  Student folders are prepared for each student and located in the file cabinet designated by your instructor.  Completed lessons should be placed in the file folder and left in the tray for instructor evaluation and recording.  FOLDERS MAY NOT BE TAKEN FROM LAB.

 6.  Printing.  Print completed lesson assignments and documents and place in folder.

 7.  Turn printers off after each usage.

 8.  Food and drink may not be taken into the labs or classrooms.

 9.  Radios, tapes, cell phones, pagers, CD players, and other audio or video equipment are not permitted in the classroom at any time.

10. No children and only approved guests are allowed to visit the class.

11. Obscene and profane language will not be tolerated.  Students will be required to conduct themselves with utmost consideration of the rights and property of others.

COURSE OUTLINE/SCHEDULE

MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION 2321 Assignment Schedule

 

Directions: Read pp. 2-49. Beginning with section 1, complete all assignments at the end of the sections before you start the transcription.  Complete sections 1-16. Complete the spelling tests for all 20 sections. 

 

Week                                               Assignment

             1.                 Class orientation and machine demonstration; Pre-transcrip­tion Training Tape; Spelling Test on Section 1; Transcribe Section 1.

 

             2.                 Transcribe Section 1; Spelling Test on Section 2; Transcribe Section 2.

 

             3.                 Transcribe Section 2; Spelling Test on Section 3; Transcribe Section 3.

 

             4.                 Transcribe Section 3; Spelling Test on Section 4; Transcribe Section 4; Word Study Test 1 on Sections 1-4; Spelling Test on Section 5; Transcribe Section 5

 

             5.                 Transcribe Section 5; Spelling Test on Section 6; Transcribe Section 6.

 

             6.                 Transcribe Section 6; Practice Transcription Test; Spelling Test on Section 7; Transcribe Section 7.

 

             7.                 Transcribe Section 7; Word Study Test 2 on Sections 5-7; Spelling Test on Section 8; Transcribe Section 8; Spelling Test  Section 9; Transcribe Section 9.

 

             8.                 Transcription Test 1; Transcribe Section 9; Spelling Test on Section 10; Transcribe Section 10

 

             9.                 Transcribe Section 10; Transcription Test 3; Spelling Test on Section 11; Transcribe Sec. 11.

 

        10.                 Transcribe Section 11; Word Study Test 3 on Sections 8-11; Transcription Test 4; Spelling Test on Section 12; Tran­scribe 12.

 

        11.                 Transcription Test 5; Spelling Test on Section 13; Spelling Test on Section 14; Transcribe Section 13; Transcription Test 6; Spelling Test on Section 15.

 

        12.                 Transcribe Section 14; Word Study Test 4 on Sections 12-14; Transcription Test 7; Spelling Test on Section 16; Spelling Test on Section 17.

 

        13.                 Transcribe Section 19; Transcription Test 8; Spelling Test on Section 18; Spelling Test on Section 19; Transcribe Section 20.

 

        14.                 Transcribe Section 20; Spelling Test on Section 20.

         Final Spelling Test; Final Word Study Test;

         Final Examination Transcription Test - 30 minute.