NCTJ and Sky Sports News debut video about why shorthand is crucial for journalists
A video promoting the importance of shorthand for professional journalists has been unveiled at the NCTJ’s shorthand seminar.
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Shorthand still essential for journalism career, says Guardian readers’ editor
The Guardian’s Chris Elliott told delegates at the NCTJ shorthand seminar on Friday it is vital for journalism students to achieve 100 wpm to give them the best possible start in the industry.
NCTJ seminar to focus on improving shorthand achievement
Senior editors from The Guardian and Sky Sports News will address the NCTJ’s annual shorthand seminar on the need to promote 100wpm shorthand achievement.
New shorthand CD available
The NCTJ has released a new 100 words-per-minute shorthand CD to help students practice.
Top-performing shorthand students rewarded
Two NCTJ students have been rewarded for achieving one hundred per cent accuracy in the NCTJ shorthand exams.
Court reporting expert addresses delegates at NCTJ Shorthand Seminar
Award-winning journalist Sarah Chapman shared some shocking stories and interesting tales of her time as a court reporter at the NCTJ Shorthand Seminar in Manchester yesterday (20 June)
NCTJ shorthand procedures
The NCTJ has introduced a new format for running shorthand exams.
Shorthand success celebrated in Glasgow
The winner of the NCTJ’s award for the best shorthand performance at 110/120wpm, sponsored by Ryman, was presented with his prize at the Glasgow branch of the stationery store on Monday.
Shorthand performance rewarded at seminar
Hannah Scott, the winner of the Archant award for best performance in the 100wpm shorthand exam, received her prize from Archant North London group editor, Geoff Martin, at the NCTJ’s shorthand seminar in London yesterday.
