The Use of Punctuation on Transcriptions

We've read an article made by Blogie, "Do the dots", that talk about the reasons why punctuations are important.

Most people get away with using just 3 kinds: the period, the comma and the question mark. But if you’re serious about writing, knowing how to use more of these written symbols will help you get your message across much more clearly.

Punctuation marks are used to help you organize your thoughts, so that you can convey them in the way that you intend. Conversely, misuse — and especially abuse — of punctuation can result in misunderstanding, in your failure to communicate properly. Or worse: your inability to properly use colons, apostrophes, dashes, etc. could make you look, well, rather lacking in intellectual acuity.

Is this true? Yes, it is.

Another weakness is the semicolon. It’s hardly ever used in most blogs I’ve seen, and is used improperly in some cases. The basic idea behind this colon-and-comma hybrid is that, there is a strong relationship between the two parts of the sentence being separated by the semicolon, so much so that using a period might cancel such relationship. A good example would be a sentence containing statements of cause and effect.

Another use of the semicolon is as a list delimiter. In this case, the list items contain internal punctuation, so that using a comma to separate the items might cause confusion.

Aw! We're guilty. Thanks! Blogie. We've learned some tips there.

Medical Transcription "CAREER AND JOB FAIR"

The first Medical Transcription "Career and Job Fair" event will happen on June 16, 2007, Saturday. All experienced and graduates of medical transcription are invited to come and join the said affair. The good thing about the affair is that even a NON-MT (not a medical transcriptionist) can apply. Medical Transcription is not only for those who have medical backgrounds but also to those who has no medical background but would like to become a MT.

On the said affair, the owner and HR Manager of Transkripsyo, Inc., a Manila-based medical transcription company, will be here to talk about how it started in Manila and the demand in medical transcription.

TRANSKRIPSYO is a well-established, pioneering and leading transcription provider in the Philippines. Our strong commitment and dedication in providing the most cost effective and highest level of transcription service to the most discriminating medical, commercial and corporate clients has enabled us to deliver superior value, reliability and innovation that has become synonymous to our name and our clients worldwide.

TRANSKRIPSYO has built its credibility as the premier transcription provider in the country through years of delivering excellent quality work and swift turn around time to our clients. Situated in the country’s business district, the company utilizes state of the art equipment and technology, and employs only the most qualified Transcriptionists and Editors that are available in the industry.

TRANSKRIPSYO, as one of the pioneers in the industry, co-founded the Medical Transcription Industry Association of the Philippines, Inc. (MTIAPI) and is an incumbent director and officer of the Association.

Join the said affair and witness the unveiling of the new industry in Davao.
Medical Transcription "CAREER AND JOB FAIR", June 16, 2007, Saturday at MTC Academy Davao, E. Quirino St., Davao City. Call 222-6822 and look for Hunee or Michelle for more details.

SM Davao mulls opening its own IT Park

There has been a steady increase in the interest in Davao from information and communications technology (ICT) investor. Sunstar Davao reports that in an interview with Councilor Peter Laviña, chair of the city council's trade, commerce and industry committee, several investors have been eyeing Davao but had a hard time finding a location for their business. Councilor Laviña said he introduced a resolution to the city council for the support and approval of the SM City IT park. The development of this IT park along with that of NCCC Mall and Damosa will spur the growth in the city's ICT industry which will provide more opportunities and more jobs for the people of Davao. Initiative from companies like SM, NCCC and Damosa will help Davao attain IT hub status for Mindanao of which Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga are also vying for.

Read more here.

Davao strengthens push into IT with new transcription alliance group.

The formation of the Transcription Alliance of Davao, Inc. or TADI is seen as Davao's commitment to the growth of the information and communications (ICT) industry. TADI was established to spur the growth of ICT especially the operation of transcription services. Lizabel "Wit" Holganza, school administrator of the MTC Academy - Davao, largest TESDA-accredited medical transcription school in the Philippines, is TADI's first president while Fred Nadela comes in as vice-president.

ICT in Davao had an investment of 198 million pesos on 2005 and is targeted to grow to up to 1 billion pesos by 2010.

Read more in Sunstar Davao.

President Arroyo approves Damosa's IT Park Status

Sunstar Davao reports on April 5 that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has declared that a portion of Davao Motor Sales or Damosa land to ba an IT Park. This declaration is covered in Presidential Proclamation No. 1231 which partially states:

"creating and designating certain parcel of land located at J. P. Laurel Avenue corner Angliongto Street, Lanang, Davao City, as an IT park pursuant to Republic Act No. 7916 as amended by Republic Act 8748."

The IT Park at Damosa is seen as a boost to Davao's efforts in becoming a major player in the IT industry particularly in business process outsourcing.

The blog Davao Technopreneurship also mentions that Davao City Councilor Peter Laviña, chair of the committee on trade, commerce, and industry, believes that the IT park will boost the chances of this city's college graduates job opportunities.

Damosa's senior vice-president Ricardo Floirendo mentioned that they will initially invest 20,000,000 pesos on the first phase of the IT building.