When studying for my physics degree, I recorded every lecture on cassette tape and spent hours transcribing them into notes. While it's very time-consuming, I recommend it highly. It's a great way to really learn the material and results in very thorough notes. Looking back, this is why I obtained such consistently high grades.Urban Space said:
If you're concerned about recording conversations, ask the teachers. Most don't have a problem.
...and no, I cannot write in short-hand. My cousin learned it at school but never used it.
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bitsnstuff
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Hi,
I can do shorthand, although it has gradually changed into my own version of Pitman! I now only use it for notes and to write things down that I don't want anyone else to read. I used to use it when I worked as a PA, but hated the hours my boss would dictate as he was soooooo slow and I can type at talking speed so it used to drive me crazy.
Can't see much point in learning it now though as it is hardly used. What about speed writing?
Kate
I can do shorthand, although it has gradually changed into my own version of Pitman! I now only use it for notes and to write things down that I don't want anyone else to read. I used to use it when I worked as a PA, but hated the hours my boss would dictate as he was soooooo slow and I can type at talking speed so it used to drive me crazy.
Can't see much point in learning it now though as it is hardly used. What about speed writing?
Kate
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bitsnstuff
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I think so. My version is all lines, dots and dashs and the position of the mark on, above or below the line - complicated.
This is my version - http://pitmanshorthand.homestead.com/BasicsofPitman.html
Kate
This is my version - http://pitmanshorthand.homestead.com/BasicsofPitman.html
Kate
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Amber
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I can write in shorthand - learnt it in my journalism days although it's very, very rusty now. I used teeline, which is supposed to be easier to learn than pitmans, although I (like most other journalists I know) had my own version of it. It's fairly easy to learn, and you can get teeline books failrly cheap on Amazon. I do agree with the others, though, that a good voice recorder would be an easier option 
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