Journal Published Online: 01 January 1992
Volume 37, Issue 1

Class Characteristics of Alphabetic Speedwriting Shorthand Systems

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The handwriting class characteristics of four alphabetic speedwriting shorthand systems are identified and compared. The four systems are analyzed and compared primarily by (1) letter form simplification; (2) printed and cursive capital letter forms; (3) disjoined and joined letter forms; (4) superscript and subscript letter or number forms, or both; (5) capital and small letters or symbols, or a combination of these, used as abbreviations; (6) nonalphabetic symbols; and (7) phrasing or combinations of symbols.

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Finch, T
Crime Laboratory, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Chicago, IL
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Stock #: JFS13233J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13233J