Some of the weakness observed in the candidates scripts were:
Writing of dictated passages in long hand instead of shorthand.
Poor spelling and wrong use of words.
Wrong placement of shorthand outlines which made it hard for them to transcribe what they jotted down.
  SUGGESTED REMEDIES
Candidates should improve on their spelling and usage of English Language so as to avoid many grammatical errors
Candidates should focus on drilling with the use of short forms, phrases and contractions in shorthand so as to improve their speed.
Theory of shorthand should be taught and learnt so as to improve on the placement of outlines.