Jul 04, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
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OAT 2210 - Dictation and Transcription
Development of machine transcription skills from taped dictation and various other methods of recording. Topics focus on transcribing materials into mailable copy using current word processing software with an emphasis on grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting skills .
Requisites: OTEC 1210 or 121
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Acquire the skills necessary to transcribe and/or edit from recorded media or voice recognition software using word processing software at a course completion rate of 65 wpm.
- Apply appropriate language arts rules to formatted documents and dictation materials.
- Develop and use good listening skills.
- Develop awareness of various career opportunities available for transcriptionists.
- Improve English usage, document formatting, and proofreading competency.
- Produce mailable copies of documents.
- Use appropriate formatting in the production of documents.
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