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Tutor creates shorthand app for trainee journalists
12th Feb 2013
The web app has dictation exercises, a multiple choice quiz to test outlines, and an area for revision practice
Shorthand: Still an essential part of a journalist's toolkit?
27th Apr 2012
The NCTJ still include shorthand as a key component of the Diploma in Journalism, and many editors wouldn't consider hiring a reporter without it. But is it worth the weight given to it?

A guide to mastering 100wpm shorthand
26th Jan 2012
How to get up to speed with shorthand: freelance journalist and MA student Mamiyo Padi shares her top tips after reaching the milestone
Goodbye shorthand! – New Note-taking software revolutionises the way journalists work
23rd May 2011
Comprehensive note taking is a crucial task for journalists. There is no better way of capturing information from interviews than by recording them. However, audio recordings are inaccessible & taking notes from them is time consuming - until now...