| CHAMPION METHOD of’ PRACTICAL BUSINESS WRITING by Mary L.Champion? Publiched by Te Meeredited Schools Supply Co.-Das Moines Le lis ool ney 2, loines ~lowa :General Information ‘This book is planned for a complete course in Practical Business Writing. ‘The copies are so arranged that the student progresses from simple to more difficult forms, and he also studies letters in relation to others similar in form or requiring similar movement for their execution. Movement work is not confined to the first two or three lesgona, but continues throughout the series, and such exercises are introduced ag are appropriate to the development of the forms the learner is about to attempt to reproduce. No book can supplant the teacher, and while it is expected that this book will be placed in the hands of each student, it is also expected that the teacher will place copies upon the black- ‘hoard, and that he will give instruction supplementary to that contained in the text. ‘Muscular movement is strongly advocated and much stress is placed upon proper position of hand, pen, and body; for the student who does not assume a good position in writing will not Secure satisfactory results in his practice work. It Is earnestly recommended that the teacher place particular emphasis upom lightness and smoothness of line and a reasonable degree of speed in execution. The copies herein are photoengraved direct from the originals and are representative of a high, but possible, standard of writing, If the plan of this book is followed carefully, no Jearner will fail to make great improvement in his writing. ‘There should be used in connection with this course of lessons “Test and Grade Pages" published by the Accredited Schools Supply Co, MATERIAL, Good writing cannot be done without good material. Use paper with a good surface for ink lines and always write on a thickness of ten or twelve sheets. The pen should be medium, fine with a smooth point. Whenever the pen begins to scratch throw it away. Do not use an oblique holder for business writing, and do not use a small holder or one with a metal clasp. A’ straight, light, medium-sized holder with a cork clasp is probably best for business writing. ‘Use blue-black ink that will flow freely and uniformly. Al- ways keep the ink-woll closed when it is not in use, other- wise it will All with dust, and the ink will become thick and muddy. PRACTICE ‘Time equal to the lesson periods should be devoted to pen- manship practice outside of school work, and at least two of the best pages should be brought to class for the teacher's in- spection, ‘These pages should be simflar in character to the lesson of the day, unless the teacher assigns special work. Pages should also be collected by the teacher at the close of each lesson. Other specimens of the student's practice work should be collected at frequent intervals and preserved for comparison and study.Place and Date. ‘This is a specimen of my writing at the beginning of my course in penmanship at (Name “ot School) I make the capitals, small letters and figures as follows ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abedefghijkImnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 {hope to improve my writing and shall follow faithfully the lessons provided for me. Very respectfully (Name). To the Student: ‘Write two specimens; give one to your teacher and put one into Copy the above in your best style of writing, using the cur- a scrap book for comparison with your writing at the close of rent date and your own address, or the address of your school. _—_your course.