Graded Project

Medical Transcription 1

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CONTENTS OVERVIEW 2

INSTRUCTIONS 2

HOW TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENTS 2

GRADING CRITERIA 3

SUBMITTING YOUR PROJECT 4

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION 1

OVERVIEW It’s now time to complete yourgraded project. To complete and submit your required transcriptions, follow the instructions provided.

INSTRUCTIONS You’re required to complete and submit the assignments below. To access the recorded dictations and transcribed reports, go to your student portal. Next, click the Files for Medical Transcription 1 Graded Project link.

1. Transcription Assignment 1: Letter 2

Access the recorded dictation as provided and prepare the letter. Be sure to transcribe the letter as dictated.

2. Transcription Assignment 2: Letter 7

Access the recorded dictation as provided and prepare the letter. Be sure to transcribe the letter as dictated.

3. Editing Assignment 1: Letter 11

Access the transcribed letter and audio file, and edit the letter for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and letter format.

4. Editing Assignment 2: Letter 21

Access the transcribed letter and audio file, and edit the letter for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and letter format.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENTS 1. Type or proofread each letter in the order given.

2. Review your work carefully. For the transcription assignments, it’s a good idea to replay your file and listen to it as you read each report. You’ll be able to catch any errors and reinforce your terminology at the same time. Don’t rely on a computer spell checker. For the proofreading and editing assignments, reread the document to find additional errors you may have missed. It may also help to read the document aloud to catch any mistakes you might have missed.

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3. Be sure to include your name, student number, Medical Transcription 1 Graded Project, and examination number (03983600). In addition, include the title of the assignment in the top right corner. For example, the titles of the assignments you’ll submit are as follows:

n Transcription Assignment 1: Letter 2

n Transcription Assignment 2: Letter 7

n Editing Assignment 1: Letter 11

n Editing Assignment 2: Letter 21

4. Single-space the bodies of the reports to be submitted.

5. Follow the exact format provided in the dictated recording. Use your initials and the current year for submitted reports.

6. If you can’t understand a word or phrase in the dictation, check your medical dic- tionary and the terminology section of the corresponding chapter in your textbook. If a word has already been given in the terminology section of a previous chapter, it will be used again without being listed—once you use a word, you’re expected to remember it. You may have to check earlier chapters’ lists to find the word. Also check the lists of medical terms and the lists of drugs, instruments, tests, and other terms in the Appendix.

7. If you’re still unable to transcribe the word, make an educated guess. If you can’t transcribe a word, it’s better to leave a blank space on your dictation and properly flag the missing entry than to guess and use the wrong word. Please refer to your textbook for information on proper flagging.

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