Stenography: Prepared By: Rezdar Hassan

Sulaimani polytechnic university
Computer Science Institute
Network Department / second stage
Midterm
Stenography
( )
Prepared by:
rezdar Hassan
superviced:
Rebwar
Khalid
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What Is Stenography?
Stenography, commonly known as shorthand, is a method of
quick writing that uses symbols in place of letters, words and
phrases. It's used to make note taking easier in classes, lectures
and business meetings. It is still being used to take notes even
with the advent of personal recording devices.
Etymology
The term "stenography" comes from the Greek word "stenos,"
which means narrow or small and refers to the narrowing of
words into symbols. Even though the word has come to be used
synonymously with the term shorthand, it technically is the
physical process of transcribing in shorthand either with a
writing implement or a stenography machine.
Early Styles
Shorthand dates back to ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome. The
Egyptians used simplified forms of hieroglyphics to keep
records of everyday events. The earliest records of shorthand
found are from Tiro, a Roman who recorded the speeches of
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Cicero. Early shorthand styles from Greece and Rome used parts
of the letters being shortened.
Modern Styles
Several Englishmen played a large part in the development of
modern shorthand, including the monk, John of Tilbury;
Timothy Bright; and John Willis, the so-called father of
shorthand. In the 1880s, Englishman Sir Isaac Pitman and
Irishman John Robert Gregg developed the phonetic style of
shorthand most commonly used today. This style uses the sound
of the word to create the symbols used. For instance, the f
sound--regardless of whether it is spelled with f, ph, or gh--has
one symbol assigned to it.
Advances
The stenography machine is used by court reporters to transcribe
testimony into shorthand, which is then later translated into
standard writing. Closed captioners use the machine to type real-
time speech, such as live television broadcasts. Computer
software translates the shorthand to ordinary writing shown on
the television screen. The machine consists of 22 keys plus a
space bar. Multiple keys are pressed to spell out words much
like written shorthand uses a symbol to correspond to a word or
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several letters. Closed captioning is not only popular, but it has
become the law. In 1996, video distribution companies were
required to provide closed captioning. Since then, the Federal
Communications Commission has required closed captioning for
new television programming. Countries around the world are
using this technology.
Relevance
Written stenography is still used by journalists and

students who need to take notes quickly.
Using stenography to expedite information gathering is
more valuable now than ever before.
What do you mean by stenography?

A stenographer is someone who types what people say. ... To
be a stenographer,you have to type or write quickly and be
skilled at shorthand. The act of taking dictation is referred to
as stenography. Like a photographer captures images,
a stenographercaptures words.
What does stenography look like?
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Very plainly, we use a machine called a stenotype and that
generally imprints the letters, physically or electronically,
STKPWHRAO*EUFRPBLGTSDZ. the stenotype is a chorded
keyboard so you can press multiple keys at once. ... These are all
the letters and numbers that stenography looks like.
What is the work of a stenographer?

A stenographer, or court reporter, works in the courtroom and
transcribes spoken words by typing them into a steno machine, a
kind of shorthand typewriter. Fast and accurate typing skills are
vital for a stenographer job. Stenographers have to be
licensed and certified in addition to passing a special exam.
Salary and Benefits

A stenographer generally earns about $34,400 per year. The
salary earned depends heavily on the geographical location that
they work within, as well as the level of experience that they
bring to the job. The responsibilities that they hold may also
factor into the salary earned, and so the range can be rather wide
based on all of these things. Typically a stenographer earns the
standard benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and
perhaps may qualify for tuition reimbursement and a retirement
account.
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Job Description
Stenographers are court reporters in the fundamental sense.
They work to capture all of the legal proceedings in a very
accurate way. This may sound like a simple task initially, but it
involves a great deal of hard work, special tools, and a great
attention to detail which the stenographer must possess. Most
often, stenographers work in an actual courtroom and that is
where most people are accustomed to seeing them appear. They
work to capture all of the words exchanged during court
proceedings and record them in the most appropriate manner.
How do you write a stenography?

Steps
1. Keep only the essential vowels and consonants in words.

In Teeline shorthand, you leave out silent consonants, double
consonants, and vowels that are unnecessary. ...
2. Write vowels smaller than consonants. In Teeline shorthand,
the vowels appear a bit smaller than the consonants on the
page. ...
3. Join consonants together.
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Sulaimani polytechnic university

Computer Science Institute

Network Department / second stage

Written stenography is still used by journalists and

What do you mean by stenography?

What does stenography look like?

What is the work of a stenographer?

Salary and Benefits

How do you write a stenography?

1. Keep only the essential vowels and consonants in words.

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