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The (Non)-Profit Narrative: How Telling Stories Can Change the World
Posted by Daniel Archer on May 13, 2012 at 9:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is more quick hits than a real review. I opened The Non-Profit Narrative: How Telling Stories Can Change the World on my Kindle yesterday and ended up reading the…
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Usefull links for tech writers
Posted by Andrew Eccles on April 18, 2012 at 12:12am 5 Comments 4 Likes
I've been in the industry for a while and along the way you stumble on some decent websites, such as this one, thought I'd share a few others here:…
Continue Technical Writing Capabilities and Offerings - for internal customers
Posted by Daniel Archer on April 4, 2012 at 9:30am 5 Comments 1 Like
In my organization, technical writers are shared resources. We provide a little bit of baseline support and a whole lot of surge support to several different projects. It's a dance of shifting priorities and erratic pace, but most days I wouldn't…
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Doc samples reference
Posted by Daniel Berman on March 28, 2012 at 2:39am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Anyone know of a good reference site linking to Documentation samples? For example, samples of Online Help or samples of Getting Started guides?
Recommendations for software
Posted by Ann Waterhouse on March 16, 2012 at 9:41am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hi everyone!!
Yes, it`s me again. Back with another question.
Our service manager would like to create an interactive learning tool that would closely resemble a Programmable Logic Controller.
In essence, it would be a series…
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Do we need change in the traditional document way?
Posted by Ameya Atawane on March 13, 2012 at 12:42am 3 Comments 1 Like
As per my experience, very few people take documentation seriously. A lot of people opine that documentation is tideous and boring. Nobody has time to go through pages and pages. People want something interesting and easily accessable.
A…
Continue should technical writing course be added to the curriculum at college level?
Posted by echo zhang on March 12, 2012 at 12:46am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Technical writing refers to a very useful form of writing and communication for projects, lab reports, instructions, diagrams and many other forms of professional writing. This style of writing is geared towards communicating information related…
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Joomla Web Design Help
Posted by Adam Jasper on March 8, 2012 at 10:16am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
I need the services of a Joomla web designer. If you know someone, can you point me in their direction?
The Value of Documentation and Help when Support is Free
Posted by Tammy Butcher on March 1, 2012 at 10:21am 17 Comments 0 Likes
Every year my company hosts a large user conference where our customers are invited to attend. The goal is for them to attend sessions that furthers their knowledge about our applications through demos and round tables; sit one on one with key…
ContinueContribution of Technical Writers to modern society
Posted by Angel Candelario on March 1, 2012 at 9:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
“Some people strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are.”
John W. Gardner
Let us remember why our career choice of technical writing it’s so great by briefly surveying how technical…
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Bill Kerschbaum posted a discussionNeed Thoughts on ROI/Value of Tech Comm
I know I've seen articles on quantifiable value (of any sort) that tech comm provides businesses, but I can't remember where I saw them. I'd like to compile as many sources as I can that can use solid numbers or convincing case studies. Can anyone…See More
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Work hard on RIGHT things, let others sweat small stuff."
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I'll still be around as a community member. (Wild horses couldn't drag me away!) But, as…"
Amanda White replied to Arnold Burian's discussion See you at the STC 2012 Summit!"I live in Chicago too!
I'll be volunteering at the summit. You'll know me by my long red hair. Say hi!"
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Started by Susan Campbell in Software and Stuff. Last reply by Milan Davidović 3 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello,I've recently been asked to create an addendum to one of our printed user guides. We do not have a style guide for addendums. I've noticed quite a few different formats online. When you write addendums, do you list/describe the new functionality, or do you reference the page in the existing manual that is changing? I'm wondering which approach is more common.Thanks for your help!SusanContinue
Need Thoughts on ROI/Value of Tech Comm
Started by Bill Kerschbaum in Questions, Opinions, and Thoughts 9 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I know I've seen articles on quantifiable value (of any sort) that tech comm provides businesses, but I can't remember where I saw them. I'd like to compile as many sources as I can that can use solid numbers or convincing case studies. Can anyone point me to articles like that?Continue
Site admin changes
Started by Arnold Burian in Site Announcements. Last reply by Craig Haiss on Wednesday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Craig Haiss is stepping down as site admin. Craig was instrumental in spreading the word about Technical Writing World to our community, and in helping this place become what it is today.Craig has some exciting opportunities in his career that are starting to occupy quite a bit of his time. Please join me in thanking him for all his hard work.Thank you, Craig- I couldn't have done all this without you.Continue
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See you at the STC 2012 Summit!
Started by Arnold Burian in Site Announcements. Last reply by Amanda White on Wednesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
The 2012 STC Summit is in Chicago this year - my hometown. I will be wandering around all three days, so say hello if you see me.It's been a while since our last email, but we're still going strong:We are approaching 1300 members - on average, over 120 members join per month. Stop by and say hello to our newest members.You can now sign in using your …Continue
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Technical writer certifications
Started by Ankit Bhatnagar in Software and Stuff. Last reply by Ankit Bhatnagar May 11. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I am currently working as a technical lead networks. I have completed my CCNP and ITILv3 certifications.It would be great if I can have some guidance for choosing technical writing as a career option.RegardsAnkit BhatnagarContinue
Hardware question
Started by Elisabeth W. in Questions, Opinions, and Thoughts. Last reply by Richard S. May 9. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Everyone,I have a hardware question for those who have been in the industry for awhile. Which is preferred - PC or Mac? Or does it really matter as long as you have the necessary software?Thanks!Continue
Freeware Tools for Audio-Video Recording of Software Product....
Started by Bhupendra Singh in Software and Stuff May 9. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Hello Everyone,I have been handed over a task to create the training material for the company's product. For that I have to create some Presentations (PPTs) with audio description of PPTs. As well as, some videos PPTs like simulations, where I have to prepare the video footage of the product and describe it........ So please assist me about the freeware tools, which I supposed to use. And apart from the freeware tools, if you can help me any other ways....... ThanksContinue
What to do when your manager tells you to ignore the style guide?
Started by Adam Jasper in Questions, Opinions, and Thoughts. Last reply by Steve Schwarzman May 8. 7 Replies 1 Like
ProblemThough the organization I work for is in the Manufacturing Sector, we are closely aligned with the Oil & Gas Sector. Many words in the Oil & Gas Industry are compounded into a single word, such wellsite. I believe these compounded words are also known as portmanteau words since they usually combine the meaning of the words. I am using the SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Style Guide to write my content.Recently, I came across one such portmanteau word when I was editing our…Continue
Software Online Help
Started by Daniel Berman in Software and Stuff. Last reply by Kai Weber May 8. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,Interested in advice on creating a new Online Help for a Software product.Specifically, I was wondering on what structural outline to base this Help on.For example: Concepts, Tasks, Reference, etc.Thanks,DanielContinue
Knowledge management and technical communication
Started by Sarah Maddox in Questions, Opinions, and Thoughts. Last reply by Daniel Archer May 7. 8 Replies 1 Like
I'm wondering how many technical communication teams work hand in glove with a knowledge management team within the organisation. That could be a very rewarding relationship for both teams. If you are working with or in a KM team, I'd love to know any tips you have. Does the KM team focus primarily on internal knowledge repositories and knowledge sharing? Which area of the organisation does KM fit into, and is it the same area as the tech comm team? I'm thinking about the sharing of ideas…Continue
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The Secrets of FrameMaker Developer Kit (FDK)
May 24, 2012 from 10am to 11am – Online Event
Watch a master FrameMaker veteran construct a small but powerful plug-in for FrameMaker in 15 minutes or less. John Smart of Smart Communications, Inc., who has constructed dozens of plug-ins for Fr…
Organized by Adobe Systems | Type: webinar
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Information Energy 2012
June 8, 2012 from 9am to 7pm – Ghent, Belgium
Information Energy 2012 is the new name for NLDITA 2012 - Europe’s premier Conference and Exhibition for Innovation in Content Development and Publishing. Each year the event brings together industry…
Organized by NLDITA - Wim Hooghwinkel | Type: conference, with, workshops, and, masterclass
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Open Help Conference
August 10, 2012 to August 15, 2012 – Newport on the Levee
The Open Help Conference brings together leaders in open source documentation and support, as well as people from across the technical communications industry interested in community-based help. The…
Organized by Shaun McCance | Type: conference
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Technical Communication UK 2012
October 2, 2012 to October 4, 2012 – Newcastle, UK
After three very successful years at venues in the Midlands and the South-East of England, the Technical Communication UK conference (TCUK) is heading North for 2012. "We're delighted to announce tha…
Organized by ISTC | Type: conference
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