Light-Line Phonography (Gregg)/A Few Words to the Student
A FEW WORDS TO THE STUDENT.
At the outset we would earnestly request the student to take a note of every hour he devotes to the study. By so doing he will be enabled to compare his progress with that of students of the old methods, and will also be in a position to confirm our statements as to the time outlay required to obtain a practical knowledge of the system. Results, of course vary according to the ability and aptitude of the student, and the best results are attained under instruction, and where the attention is regular.
When the student has mastered the principles of the "Phonetic Handwriting" he is in possession of a practical system of shorthand by which a speed of from 90 to 120 words per minute can be attained. Should he, however, desire greater proficiency he is recommended to obtain the "Light-Line Reporter's Handbook" which contains an adaptation of the system to verbatim reporting, and also a more extended exposition of the two rules of abbreviation given in this book.
The student would do well to forward to the head-quarters of the movement a postcard giving his name and address. This will ensure his receiving intimation of the organization of local associations and other matters of interest.