Factors of shorthand speed
To my thinking, shorthand speed depends upon several factorsFor short bursts of time, you can take down and read back faster dictation than for longer periods. As the dictation continues, mental fatigue sets in quickly, causing you to fall further behind the longer the dictation lasts.
Whether you write Gregg or Pitman, pencils are not recommended for writing shorthand. Pencils drag on the paper; the points dull with continued writing, forcing you to make larger outlines. Use a pen for best results.
Easy material, with common words, is easier to write and can be written faster. Uncommon words, technical material, and text sprinkled with foreign words must be written at a lower speed.
Shorthand must be automatic to be written swiftly. If you have to pause to think, you're in trouble!
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