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What should a Technical Writer training programme incude?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Heath Dec 13, 2011. 8 Replies 1 Like
Hello,It's been a while but I'm back with another question.I've been delegated the task of helping the HR dept setup/ revamp the Training Programme for Technical writers joining my company.I'd like…Continue
Help with Project Management
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tina Klein Walsh Jul 12, 2011. 5 Replies 1 Like
I'm currently working on two projects that are as different as chalk and cheese. One has a certain amount of technical information attached tp it and the other isn't even remotely technical. I…Continue
DITA help
Started this discussion. Last reply by Julio Vazquez Aug 24, 2011. 20 Replies 1 Like
Unfortunately in India DITA has not taken off in a big way. The only place I know that follows DITA is IBM.I am absolutely clueless about DITA but would like to know more about it. Can anyone help me…Continue
Using Open Office Writer to create User Guides
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Nesbitt May 19, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone used Open Office Writer to create a User Guide?I've never worked with Open Office and I'm just curious. Also a lot of companies here prefer using Open Office instead of MS Office.I know…Continue
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"Hello Mellisa,
I am new to this forum and came across your views and exceptional expertise in the field of TW.
I would be glad if you would guide me to pursue a career in TW.
Thanks and regards,
John
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Chris Heath replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion What should a Technical Writer training programme incude?"Hi Melissa
I don't know if you develop a publications style guide for each project, but if you do, you can provide your more experienced new writers with the style guide and some of the project's documents, as well as access to the system,…"
Chris Heath replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion What should a Technical Writer training programme incude?"I agree with Mark.
Mitigating user downtime is what it's all about.
Readers should be able to find the information they are looking for with minimal page turns or mouse clicks. When the relevant information has been found, it should tell…"
Milan Davidović replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion What should a Technical Writer training programme incude?"Nothing focused on what we might think of as "standard" technical writing skills; everything is to do with the business and regulatory requirements."
Melissa Dhillon replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion What should a Technical Writer training programme incude?"Hi Mark,
Thank you for your response. As always you've provided me with a fresh insight on things.
I'm not sure how things work in other parts of the world but in India there is no formal training for a Technical Writer. In fact…"
Melissa Dhillon replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion What should a Technical Writer training programme incude?"Hi Milan,
We haven't started with a need analysis yet though I think the HR did conduct a gap analysis some time ago.
What was the process of the TW training programme in your organization? Were there any bits that stuck that you felt were…"
Sanjay G replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion What should a Technical Writer training programme incude?"great reply Mark"
Mark Baker replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion What should a Technical Writer training programme incude?"The one thing that every new tech writer needs to learn, because it is completely counter to everything they have been taught, is that while the job of an ordinary writer is to capture and hold the reader's attention (and thus their success is…"
Milan Davidović replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion What should a Technical Writer training programme incude?"Are you doing a needs analysis in your organization?"
Melissa Dhillon posted a discussionWhat should a Technical Writer training programme incude?
Hello,It's been a while but I'm back with another question.I've been delegated the task of helping the HR dept setup/ revamp the Training Programme for Technical writers joining my company.I'd like to know what you think should be part of the programme. I work for a documentation company where 70% of the staff are Technical writers. Each Tech Writer comes with different levels and areas of expertise.We've been thinking of creating four different programmes that will vary depending on the level…See More
John Turnbull replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion DITA help"I'm new here. So first, greetings fellow writers! Second, note that I work with the folks at easyDITA; interpret my remarks in that context.Of course, DITA is a specification rather than a particular tool, but discussions often get tangled up…"
Marie-Louise Flacke replied to Melissa Dhillon's discussion DITA help"By the way, the IBM team has designed a new authoring guide dedicated to DITA:
DITA Best practices: A Roadmap for Writing, Editing and Architecting in DITALaura Bellamy, Michelle Carey, Jenifer SchlotfeldtPublisher: IBM Press; 1 edition (Publication…"
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I'm a technical writer working for a documentation company. So I get to work on everything (sometimes even stuff I don't like).
I was born and raised in Bahrain and moved to India in 2000.
I love movies, music and books and Ice cream topped with Oreos (not necessarily in that order)
I also love writing (unfortunately I don't write a lot) and have, what my husband calls, a maniacal addiction for social media.
I play the piano and usually that's how I can get my son to sleep, though I'm still unclear if he likes it or is just bored silly. I'm huge on adventure sports and road trips are my idea of a vacation.
I don't have an awesome memory but I can recall things from 10 years ago that are just plain rubbish like - Most toilets flush in E flat. Sigh.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:00am on May 9, 2011,
Eddie VanArsdall said… Hi Melissa,
Thanks for connecting on TW World. I've enjoyed reading your contributions to the discussion forums. For the record, I share your addiction to social media, your love of writing, and your musical background.
Eddie
- At 10:10am on May 13, 2011,
Shevonne A Polastre said… - It's nice to meet you Melissa!
- At 7:27am on March 28, 2012,
John Amol said…
Hello Mellisa,
I am new to this forum and came across your views and exceptional expertise in the field of TW.
I would be glad if you would guide me to pursue a career in TW.
Thanks and regards,
John
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