Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/15/92
OAS106 19936-20044	L+L	3 Credit(s)	5 Period(s)
Basic Machine Transcription
Mastery of transcribing techniques with emphasis on language skills and document formatting. Prerequisites: OAS100, or OAS101, or permission of department/division.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
OAS106   19936-20044	Basic Machine Transcription

1.	Punctuate correspondence and dictated material accurately. (I)
2.	Produce typed copy using transcribing equipment and making necessary machine adjustments. (II)
3.	Apply appropriate spelling and grammar rules when typing manuscripts. (III)
4.	Use appropriate formatting in the production of letters and correspondence. (IV)
5.	Produce mailable copy at a rate consistent with employment standards. (V)
6.	Proofread to produce mailable copies of documents. (VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
OAS106   19936-20044	Basic Machine Transcription

I. Review of punctuation A. Period B. Comma C. Question mark D. Exclamation point E. Semicolon F. Colon G. Dash H. Parentheses I. Apostrophe J. Quotation marks K. Miscellaneous punctuation II. Introduction to transcription equipment A. Machine parts B. Machine use C. Machine adjustments III. Review of English grammar A. Capitalization B. Subject/verb C. Pronoun D. Adjective E. Adverb F. Preposition G. Numbers H. Spelling I. Plurals J. Possessives K. Abbreviations IV. Formatting of business documents A. Punctuation B. Mechanics of English C. Different types of copy 1. Inter-office communications 2. Addresses of official correspondence 3. Telegrams 4. Manuscripts 5. Reports 6. Setting-up tables V. Rate development A. Consistent with employment B. Accuracy VI. Proofreading skills A. Accuracy B. Speed

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