Course Description

Master the Art of Speedwriting: Unleash Your Potential to Capture and Convey Ideas Swiftly

In today's fast-paced academic and professional world, the ability to quickly and effectively jot down essential information is invaluable. If you've ever found yourself scribbling notes during a lecture, only to later realize you've missed crucial details, or if you've struggled to efficiently craft a well-researched paper without risking plagiarism, then you understand the importance of efficient and effective writing techniques. From students to scholars, from journalists to novelists, the demand for speedwriting skills spans a broad spectrum.

Welcome to our comprehensive Speedwriting Course, tailor-made for anyone eager to elevate their note-taking and rapid-writing abilities.

Course Highlights:

  1. Note-Taking Mastery: Grasp the strategies employed by experts when attending lectures or presentations. Learn to swiftly capture the essence of any discourse, ensuring you never miss a beat.
  2. Academic Excellence: Whether you're a high school student or on the cusp of earning your Ph.D., this course will arm you with techniques to craft papers efficiently, articulately, and most importantly, authentically.
  3. Beyond Academia: For writers navigating tight deadlines, discover how to expedite your writing and rewriting processes. Whether it's an article, a thesis, or even an entire book, get your thoughts on paper coherently and promptly.
  4. Safeguard Against Plagiarism: In the age of accessible information, learn the art of drawing from research without inadvertently borrowing someone else's words. Write with confidence, knowing that your work is genuinely your own.

Enroll in our Speedwriting Course and immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience. Unlock techniques that not only amplify your writing speed but also enhance clarity, coherence, and originality. Join us and set yourself on a path to achieving both your academic and professional aspirations with newfound proficiency. After all, in the race of capturing and conveying ideas, why not ensure you're leading the pack?

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define speedwriting and describe its significance in enhancing productivity and comprehension.
  • Identify and apply three strategies for improving speedwriting skills, including note-taking, brainstorming techniques, and managing the internal editor.
  • Define the principles of speedwriting by identifying key strategies for efficient note-taking.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using shorthand techniques and personalized symbols to enhance note-taking speed and comprehension.
  • Demonstrate the ability to practice freewriting for 10 minutes without self-editing to enhance creativity and idea generation.
  • Identify and apply guided writing techniques using specific prompts to structure writing efforts within defined objectives.
  • Demonstrate the use of mind mapping to visually organize and connect key ideas for a speedwriting project.
  • Identify benefits of integrating structured tools like mind maps and index cards to enhance creativity and efficiency in writing tasks.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create a complete narrative arc by logically sequencing outlined ideas.
  • Define the concept of outlining and blueprinting as tools to enhance writing speed and organization.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create a detailed writing outline by organizing ideas into logical categories and subcategories, improving writing efficiency and clarity.
  • Identify and utilize appropriate writing tools and techniques, such as mind-mapping and blueprinting, to enhance the organization and presentation of written content.
  • Recognize the role of dictation and transcription in enhancing writing efficiency and creativity by demonstrating their application in converting spoken ideas into written text.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
An Introduction 1 points
Lesson 1 Exam 9 points
Lesson 2 Assignment 10 points
Lesson 2 Exam 9 points
Lesson 3 Exam 8 points
Lesson 4 Exam 10 points
Lesson 5 Assignment 10 points
Lesson 5 Exam 9 points
Lesson 6 Activity 1 points
Lesson 6 Assignment 10 points
Lesson 6 Exam 10 points
Lesson 7 Exam 9 points
Lesson 8 Assignment 10 points
Lesson 8 Exam 8 points
Lesson 9 Exam 10 points
Lesson 10 Assignment 10 points
Lesson 10 Exam 10 points
Lesson 11 Exam 10 points
The Final Exam 42 points
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