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Personal Shorthand, originally known as
Briefhand in the 1950s, is a completely
alphabetic
shorthand.
Unlike pure symbol shorthand systems (e.g.,
Gregg,
Pitman) and some alphabetic shorthand systems (e.g.,
Speedwriting,
Stenoscript,
Stenospeed &
Forkner), Personal Shorthand uses only the 26 letters of the
alphabet. It can therefore be written cursively, printed, typed,
or even used on a computer.
In common with other alphabetic shorthands, Personal
Shorthand cannot be written as fast as symbol shorthands.
However, learning time is drastically reduced. Students of
alphabetic shorthands can acquire a useful shorthand skill (50
to 60 wpm) in a single school term, compared to a year or more
for symbol systems.
Personal Shorthand theory is presented in 10 lessons, after
which review and practice can lead to writing speeds of 60 to
100 words per minute.
Authors of the contemporary version of Personal Shorthand are
Carl W. Salser,
C. Theo Yerian, and
Mark R. Salser.
External links
Publisher, ERA Learning/National Book Co
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