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INTRODUCTION
Prior to the emergence of industrial revolution, man’s choice of occupation was influential by such forces as heredity, culture and traditions. Then little consideration was giving to such factors as aptitude, interest and ability. Today, things have changed. One needs to choose an occupation, which will enable him to move forward for full development. This development was followed by the recognition of mechanical skill as being important role in business offices. Business executives and professionals were eager to use this devices in order to enhance business transaction. As such, shorthand had been invented in the past ages as a system of recording spoken language. Since it can be written rapidly, millions of people have used this system as a means of earning a livelihood, and today throughout the world, whenever accurate and immediate legible recording of spoken sound is required in particular and congresses, in business sector, court of justice and again in offices of every size and sort. This technical innovation later on led the invention of pitman’s shorthand by sir Isaac pitman in 1873and this has been the widely acceptable system of shorthand and happened to be his first edition followed by the second edition which appeared in 1840.also there was an invention of the viable typewriter in 1813 by Christopher Lethan soles and as these, this two skills were combined later and become useful in business world. In Nigeria, the uses of shorthand during the colonial period were run mainly by private schools. However, from 1960’s federal and state government began to establish staff training centers where among other business courses shorthand was thought. According to pitman, shorthand is an act of represent spoken sound with written signs while chamber dictionaries defined it as a method of swift writing using strokes and dots to show sound. The essence of its study or learning is to be able to write at a faster rate far beyond the maximum speed at which longhand (English language) can be written. It is by this means that proceeding; address and other information are recorded. Due to the importance of shorthand, most teachers of shorthand spend more time in teaching their students. The students are taught to grasp the rudiments of shorthand, which the principles are stated simply and briefly completed in sequence similar to their presentation. The consonants, the vowel, diphthong, trip hones, etc. The practice gives the students better foundation in their study of shorthand.
On the other hand, the teachers in public commercial schools. Many times they rush the shorthand lesson without allowing the students to grasp the rudiment of it. This practice is not encouraging because it affected student’s performance in shorthand.
The Nigeria society has a lot to gain and nothing to regret of by a full development of the knowledge in shorthand as course. A good system of education according to Sir Alex clergy (1963) “auris at admitting all children of an area and exposing them to a variety of practical, social intellectual experience and offering the greater possibility of adjusting educationally to meet the needs of individual.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of content
Abstract.
CHAPTER ONE;
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background Of Study
1.2 Statement Of Problem
1.3 Purpose Of Study
1.4 Significance Of Study
1.5 Scope Of Study
1.6 Research Proposition
1.7 Definition Of Terms.
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Review Of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Factors Affecting Students Performance In Shorthand
2.2.1 The Role Of Lecturers
2.2.2 Students Attitude
2.2.3 Poor Background Of English Language
2.2.4 Poor Outline Representation And Recognition
2.2.5 Lack Of Speed
2.2.6 Fear Of Unknown
2.2.7 Instructional Equipment And Facilities
2.2.8 Lack Of Interest
2.2.9 Summary Of The Literature Review.
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Method And Source Of Data
3.3 Research Instrument
3.4 Population Of The Study
3.5 Sample And Sampling Technique
3.6 Validity And Reliability Of Research Instrument
3.7 Administrations And Collection Of Questionnaire
3.8 Method Of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Presentation Of Analysis
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Research Question 1
4.3 Research Question 2
4.4 Research Question 3
4.5 Research Question 4
4.6 Research Question 5
4.7 Lecturers’ Response.
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Findings, Conclusion And Recommendation
5.2 Summary Of The Major Findings
5.3 Conclusion.
5.4 Recommendation.
5.5 Areas For Further Research.