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SIG Volunteer Meeting Start: Thursday, June 14, 2012 11:30:00am EDT End: Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:00:00pm EDT Monthly meeting for SIG volunteers. This is your chance to get involved! Become a SIG Volunteer: http://www.stc-techedit.org/Volunteers+Home More info: http://www.stc-techedit.org/Volunteer+Agendas+and+Minutes

SIG Annual Business Meeting Start: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:00:00pm EDT End: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 01:00:00pm EDT __All SIG members__ are invited to join us for our annual business meeting, where we'll review our accomplishments and discuss plans for the coming months. Feel free to bring a lunch; snacks and beverages will be provided. If you're a new Technical Editing SIG member, please join us so we can meet and welcome you.

SIG Leaders Breakfast Start: Monday, May 21, 2012 08:30:00am EDT End: Monday, May 21, 2012 09:15:00am EDT At the STC Summit SIG Leaders Breakfast SIG leaders will gather to network and share ideas.

Informal SIG Breakfast Start: Monday, May 21, 2012 07:00:00am EDT End: Monday, May 21, 2012 08:00:00am EDT Technical Editing SIG Members: If you're attending the STC Summit this month, we'd love to meet with you! Let's get the conference started off right by meeting for breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, o'h American Grill, on Monday, May 21, at 6 AM CDT. Details at: http://www.stc-techedit.org/article510-Breakfast-at-the-Summit-Who-s-In

Technical Communication Summit Start: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:00:00am EDT End: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:59:59pm EDT The Technical Communication Summit, the annual conference of the Society for Technical Communication, will be held May 20-23, 2012 in Chicago-Rosemont, IL.

The May issue of Intercom, with a theme of mobile communication, is now online. Below is a copy of the note from editor Liz Pohland for this issue. Remember, Intercom Online now has commenting available, so please ask questions, start a discussion, and give your thoughts. Visual communication, in practice and research, is being increasingly recognized as an [...]

ProEdit has an immediate need for a technical writer in Duluth, GA (ZIP code: 30096). This is a full-time, onsite, 6-month contract position that has a strong possibility of being extended. The writer will be responsible for documenting newly released software and hardware systems for the video-on-demand (VOD) industry. The writer is expected to become [...]

A Community Affair is a new series here on STC’s Notebook of postings from the Community Affairs Committee. Today’s post is by Ray Gallon, CAC communications lead. During the past year, its been my privilege and pleasure to work on the CAC communications policies and strategy. Much of what we have done so far has been [...]

Blitz Talks are rapid-fire presentations: 20 images, each for 20 seconds. Blitz Talk speakers present interesting ideas swiftly and concisely in order to connect, learn, and have fun. The rules are simple: The presentations are on a timer, and no bullet points!

Minutes for the 22 Feb 2012 admin council meeting.

Make It A Great Day With A New Job Through Peak Resource Group! JOB TITLE: Technical Writer LOCATION: Duluth, GA START DATE : May 21st. JOB DESCRIPTION: Ability to explain and document complex, technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to independently research topics, identify subject matter experts, and effectively conduct subject [...]

Technical Editing SIG Members: If you're attending the STC Summit this month, we'd love to meet with you! Let's get the conference started off right by meeting for breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, o'h American Grill, on Monday, May 21, at 6 AM. Yeah, it's early (!). But, this way, we'll have plenty of time to chat before registration opens at 7:30. Reservations are not mandatory, but they are appreciated (so that we can let the restaurant know how many people we're expecting). Please RSVP by replying in Zerista sending a tweet or direct message to @virtual_li or @stc_te_sig sending an email to li-at.ruttenberg at stc-techedit.org by Sunday, May 20, at 5 PM CT (UTC-5 hours). Rick Sapir and I will see you there! Li-At Ruttenberg Fundraiser Events Manager STC Technical Editing SIG

Experis, a world leader in the workforce solutions has an immediate need for a Technical Writer I. This will be a 6 month contract-to-hire opportunity located in Marietta, GA. The Technical writer will focus on explaining technical ideas and processes into a simple language which can be understood by the average reader. The position will [...]

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Events and meetings for the 2012 calendar year.

Executive Council Meeting Summary Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Next meeting: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm, Home Depot SSC Present:  Michelle Schoonover, Buck Wilbur, Howard Speck, Jane Wilson, Roberta Heinlein and Mirhonda Studevant. I. Approval of Minutes from April Meeting Several corrections were made to the minutes. The minutes were approved as amended. II. [...]

Executive Council Meeting Summary Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Next meeting: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 6:45 pm, Home Depot SSC Present:  Michelle Schoonover, Holly Harkness, Buck Wilbur, Howard Speck, Jane Wilson, Roberta Heinlein, Valerie Cyrus, Mirhonda Studevant and Jen Collier The group discussed expectations regarding the meeting minutes. Howard moved to approve the March council [...]

You may not have noticed, but we were on a temporary dot net domain for several months while we worked on the site. Things have not been perfect, but at least we have managed to return safely to our old home at stcatlanta.org. There continues to be anomalies because some of the plugins have been [...]

  May 17, Thursday 6:30 Food/Networking 7:00  8:00 Program Can you draw me a picture? Communicating ideas with diagrams Research shows that presentations and learning materials are more effective and memorable if they use visuals. But to communicate optimally, you sometimes need to move beyond clip art and stock photos to visuals that are [...]

You’re invited to attend one of two free Vendor Tools Sessions on Sunday morning, 20 May, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. This isn’t limited to just Summit attendees, so if you’re in the greater Chicagoland area and would like to attend, you’re invited too! Both Adobe and MadCap Software are offering these [...]

STC-Phoenix hosted an open microphone night on April 19 at Duck and Decanter in central Phoenix. The BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) theme encouraged attendees to talk about favorite electronic devices and applications of interest to technical communicators. Attendees showcased a wide range of devices, including an economical Brother laser printer with duplexing capability for [...]

Looking for someone with DITA XML experience. Please contact me at jeffrey@shoap.com. Jeffrey Shoap Shoap Technical Services Atlanta, GA

Based in Norcross, GA, our Brickstream is setting the standard for a new generation of customer behavior measurement solutions by providing an intelligence software solution for the customer that enables the business to continuously capture and analyze information about the customer experience and act on this information in real-time. This is proven to improve customer [...]

Posted on behalf of STC President Hillary Hart Okay, so what are the STC Board and staff doing to support the third of the Society’s major strategic goals—and one that has been a core part of our mission from the beginning, 59 years ago—Improve the Practice of Technical Communication? STC has already developed a robust [...]

Its Recognition Thursday again! Yes, its already been a week. One week closer to the Summit, too, which is where all the communities and people will be formally honored. If youre attending the Summit, be sure to purchase a ticket to the Honors Banquet as well. This week we highlight the communities that earned the [...]

May 2012 Announcements May Meeting: Making Mobile Apps, May 10 Volunteer Opportunity: Call for Nominations for Treasurer and Director-At-Large Positions Still Time to Register for Summit 2012, May 20 - 23, Rosemont, IL Welcome, New Members!

MadCap Software is offering all STC Summit attendees complimentary registration to the MadCap Roadshow in Rosemont, IL, on Saturday, 19 May. Even if youre not attending the Summit, youre invited to register as well. The regular fee is $99. This is the perfect opportunity to attend a full day of training, learn about the latest trends in [...]

In Dr. Clay Spinuzzi's presentation, Non-writers Write: Assembling Monthly Reports in a Highly Contingent Environment, he discussed the shift to writing for people who do not see themselves as writers, but integrate writing into their duties. His slides include a case study of a web marketing company in Austin. Visit http://www.slideshare.net/spinuzzi/2012-austin-stc-how-nonwriters-write-12668728 to view them.

Congratulations to the two chapter membership initiative winners, Theresa Petross and Christopher Stiff who each won Amazon gift cards for renewing their chapter memberships. (Winners were selected randomly at a CMAC meeting.) Thanks for renewing!

Thanks once more to the chapter and SIG leaders for filling Your Friendly Neighborhood Blogger in on what’s going on in their neighborhoods. Click the Community Events tab above to see the full listing, in chronological order and with links where provided, or see the list below the jump. If you’re a community leader and didn’t get my email, or [...]

The April issue of Intercom, with a theme of mobile communication, is now online. Below is a copy of the note from editor Liz Pohland for this issue. Remember, Intercom Online now has commenting available, so please ask questions, start a discussion, and give your thoughts Every conference I’ve been to in the past couple of years has [...]

Microsoft Press republished an article from the Puget Sound Chapter newsletter with an interview with the two editors of the Microsoft Manual of Style. Marketing Land gives nine real-life rules for creating shareable content. TechRepublic includes both technical writer and IT author in its list of 10 IT jobs that are the hardest to fill. [...]

The volunteer committee of the former STC chapter took a major step forward in redefining the identity of the Montreal organization by announcing its new name: Ars Communica.

While this is a Society blog, occasionally some personal information comes out—as does the personality, I hope. Periodically I share some specific personal information, especially in situations where it may affect STCs Notebook. So its in this spirit I share the information that, in about a months time, there will be a Friendly Neighborhood Blogger [...]

We are proud to announce that our SIG received a 2011 Pacesetter Award, "For broadening our use of MySTC in ways that expand our reach to members, fostering interactive communication, and automating the broadcast of SIG activities to multiple channels—all while promoting the MySTC network." Woo-hoo! And thank you to everyone who participates in making our SIG a substantive SIG. Li-At Ruttenberg Fundraiser Events Manager STC Technical Editing SIG

Job Title:       Senior Technical Writer Agency:         TEKSystems Location:       Tempe, AZ Rate:              $37 per hour Responsibilities web-based technical writing (JavaScript, HTML, etc.) working with systems analysts and programmers to create and edit: application and systems documentation user manuals training courses procedures preparing proposals and technical reports working with project managers Qualifications expert knowledge of Excel, [...]

by Jen O Neill The development and manufacturing of many of the hardware products I document have been outsourced to Chinese companies. They work closely with our in-house engineers and product managers to develop customised products for our global customers. We release dozens of such products a year. The technology of these products is changing [...]

Several members asked about Lone Writer SIG events at the 2012 Summit. The following is a list of SIG-specific and general interest events, along with some tips and social media resources. Sunday, 20 May Summit Opening General Session: 5:30 to 7:00 PM Please attend. Any changes to the by-laws are voted on at this meeting. Welcome Reception: 7:00 to 8:30 PM In past years, there have been several stations serving roast beef, turkey, etc., so you should be able to get a decent, free supper. Bars are cash only. Monday, 21 May Lone Writer SIG Meeting: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM London room (No food or refreshments; the cost was too high.) This replaces the SIG breakfasts; they werent well attended and cost too much. Communities Reception Tables: 6:30 to 8:00 PM Were looking for volunteers to staff the table. Its light work; just greet people and answer questions about the SIG. In past years, there has been enough light fare to get an adequate, free supper. Bars are cash only. Open Jam Held after the Communities Reception. This event features attendees who are also musicians. Tuesday, 22 May Annual Banquet: 7:30 to 10:00 PM Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $80 each. Advance seating reservations are required. (You must select a table where you want to sit during the banquet. Full tables for eight people may be reserved provided all eight banquet vouchers are presented at the time you make your table selection. Table selection must be made by 5:00 PM on Monday, 21 May.) Dress is from semi-formal to formal. Many attendees wear formal gowns/tuxedos. Wearing anything less than a nice professional outfit (women)/suit and tie (men) is likely to make you feel underdressed. SIG Gathering In past years, the SIG has had an informal gathering at a local restaurant/bar just to meet each other. It seems to work best if some of the locals find a convenient place, hopefully within walking distance. Wed like to continue this tradition. Any Chitown locals interested, please contact Ed Marshall. Wednesday, 23 May Closing Lunch A casual buffet lunch ($10). You must purchase tickets by noon on Tuesday, 22 May. Helpful Tips Wear comfortable shoes. Convention centers are often very spread out and sometimes a distance from the hotel. Dress is usually business casual. Consider bringing a light jacket/sweater. Convention centers sometimes crank the AC up to 15 (a musicians joke). You may find it helpful to add events you want to attend to our Outlook calendar and print out a detailed view of the week to take with you. All the major tool, translation, etc., vendors will have booths there. Plan to make time to talk to them about problems you are having or ask for demos. Feel free to ask questions. Ed Marshall and others in the SIG are seasoned attendees of the STC Conferences (now Summits) and other pro cons. Social Media Information Follow the witter username @stc_summit or hashtag #stc12 for conference-related tweets (including announcements, deadlines, event information, and other news) leading up to the Summit. For a list of Summit presenters and their Twitter IDs see http://summit.stc.org/networking/social-media/presenter-twitter-accounts. This is a new service this year that enables you to read and follow presenters via Twitter ahead of the conference to get an idea of what a particular presenter is like. The Lone Writer SIG has a Twitter page: @LoneWriterSIG. Although its been inactive, this would be a good time to revive it to ask questions, make plans, etc. From Rick Sapir (@ricksapir on Twitter): Get the #stc12 presenter tweets delivered to your favorite device with my #stcorg #mobile app: http://t.co/dcoO7FK7.  

We won a Pacesetter Award for 2011 This award will be given at the Honors Banquet at the STC Summit. The citation will read: Canada West Coast:  For offering an information interview service for the dozens of people wanting to speak to experienced chapter technical communicators about our profession. On behalf of the chapter, thank you, Karen Rempel, for proposing then implementing this brilliant idea!

The STC Carolina Chapter, a recipient of the 2012 Community of Excellence award, currently has openings for a treasurer and two new directors-at-large to serve on the Administrative Council from July 2012 through June 2013. The admin council is responsible for leading the chapter and organizing chapter activities. The time required is about 4 hours per month, plus time spent at meetings: One admin council meeting each month (held virtually via GoToMeeting) One membership meeting each month (either a formal program or a social event) Admin council members also correspond about chapter business by email. The Carolina Communique article at the link below offers an overview of the programs that the admin council helped plan for you in 2011: http://newsletter.stc-carolina.org/President%27s+Message%3A+New+Year%2C+New+Opportunities In years past, directors were elected to traditional offices or functional positions. Under our new bylaws, the chapter is adopting the director-at-large model used by the Society to give us flexibility in assigning responsibilities based on the chapter's current needs.

For the first time in chapter history, STC-Phoenix won the Pacesetter award! The award was given for our participation in the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) in 2011. What is the Pacesetter award? STC’s Community Pacesetter Award recognizes the successful implementation of innovative community operations. STC offers the Pacesetter Award because the Society values the improvement of community operationS, and especially [...]

by AzSEF manager, Miachelle DePiano STC-Phoenix continued its tradition of judging project reports at this year’s Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF). We reviewed and judged nearly 500 reports by almost 600 students. This year’s AzSEF participants were different in that students must have placed first in a lower-level science fair in order to be [...]

The Technical Editing SIG is offering two scholarships of $1400 each. The first scholarship assists students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in Technical Communication (or a related area, such as professional writing or digital media) and the second assists students who are pursuing a graduate degree in Technical Communication (or a related area, such as professional writing or digital media). Students applying for one of these scholarships are expected to be able to demonstrate their focus on topics related to technical editing through their academic studies, current jobs, special projects, or undergraduate/graduate program. The winners will be announced in Corrigo, the Technical Editing SIG Newsletter.

Sure, you know how to write a technical manual, but can your words be spoken aloud? Can you write for the ear as well as for the page?

Due to the success of our last Open Mic night, we decided to do it again! Theme: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Are you addicted to your IPAD, your Blackberry, your Kindle Fire? Have a favorite App? Got a tool you love?  How about a funny story about your experiences with a particular tool or [...]

We are excited to let you know that an article about Karen Rempel’s brainchild, the Information Interview Service, appears in the March issue of Intercom.

The Carolina chapter of STC proudly presents the latest edition of the Carolina Communiqué, the chapter's online, wiki-based, award-winning newsletter. It includes the following articles: From The Editor's Desk: Be Selfish, Help Yourself (Sheila Loring) Meeting Recap: Managing the Pace with Grace (Christina Eftekhar) President's Message: Help Us Spread the Word (Andrea Wenger) Technical Writers, Defenders of Truth (Michael Harvey) The Sport of Technical Communications (Meredith Kinder) Transitioning To Tech Comm: Five Thing to Prepare Yourself (Renee Freeling) What's in it For Me? Judge in the Chapter Competitions (Sheila Loring) http://newsletter.stc-carolina.org

Where: UNC Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 When: Tues, April 17th 6:30 - 8:00 Fretwell 202 Park in visitor's deck and get a token for free parking at the meeting

The program materials are now available at the link below for the March 28 TE SIG quarterly meeting and webinar entitled, “Challenges in Editing When English is Not the Writer’s’ Native Language.” The taped webinar is embedded in the page and can be viewed or downloaded. To access the presentation handouts and a downloadable-only version of the webinar, scroll down to the “Access the Handouts” section of the page and click on the file gallery link. http://www.stc-techedit.org/Challenges+Editing+ESL+Writers To provide an evaluation of the program please click on the following link. http://www.stc-techedit.org/survey15

April 2012 Announcements Register today for the annual Awards Banquet! April program meeting: Ten Techniques for Increasing Interactivity in Training Nominations open for Directors-at-Large Welcome, new members!

Agency:         Clarity Consultants Location:       Chandler, AZ, 100% onsite Type:              contract Duration:       approximately 6 months Start date:    3/21/2012 Responsibilities Support development of semiconductor product technical specifications. Edit and format large documents (up to 7,000 pages per document). Format per Client corporate template and standards. Edit grammar for consistency and ease of use. Apply cross references and [...]

Every month the Europe SIG holds a web chat for members and this month we discussed the issues involved in implementing global documentation standards. We had no shortage of issues to discuss! We all agreed that having shared and consistent documentation standards and procedures for all writers in a company are necessary goals but trying [...]

Who said intellectual property and copyright  had to be boring??? Thanks to Barbara DAngelo, local expert and the evenings speaker, we were entertained and educated by Fair (y) Tale Use of Copyright by Stanford Law School and then had a lively discussion about the fact and fiction surrounding the subject.  Attendees received a copy of her presentation and additional [...]

Once again the Technical Editing SIG has the honor of accepting a highly prized award from the Society for Technical Communication. The Award of Excellence will be presented to the SIG at the upcoming annual Technical Communication Summit in May 2012. In bestowing this award, the STC lauded the Technical Editing SIG's innovation and vitality, noting, “You are doing a superb job of showing energy and enthusiasm among your dispersed membership.” The society summed up the SIG's prize-winning accomplishments for 2011 as follows “For your development of the innovative Watercooler chat sessions, which are an inspiration to other communities, and for your continued commitment to your Scholarship program, plus your continued strong presence in social media, all of which strengthen your focus on quality and add value for members.” Congratulations to the members and volunteers of the Technical Editing SIG for a job well done!

We are thrilled to announce Heather Sommerville has been named an STC Associate Fellow! This designation is conferred on 1% of the membership. Our chapter is honored to hold several members who’ve earned this high distinction. Awards will be presented at the Honors Banquet at the STC Technical Communication Summit. 

Get your kimonos ready for our traditional Japanese St-Patrick's Day event at Imadake Japanese Pub.

EAC is holding its 2012 conference in Ottawa on June 1–3, and is titled "The Landscape of Canadian Language: Word Nerds Gone Wild."

The Indexing Society of Canada will hold its annual conference "Pointing to the Future: Indexing in the Digital Age" on May 31 and June 1, 2012 in Ottawa.

The STC election opens this Friday, 2 March, and closes Friday, 23 March. Learn about the candidates on the STC website where there is a section dedicated to the 2012 election information. The following offices are to be filled: Vice President Secretary Director (two positions to be filled) Nominating committee (two positions to be filled) [...]

Writers are often the only person in a company who create and maintain documentation. Lone writers who operate without a dedicated budget or specific managerial guidance find it hard to excel in their work. In the 29 February STC webinar, Kai Weber will draw on his years of experience to show lone writers how to make the most of this benign neglect: Develop your skills—and your career Raise your profile with management and colleagues Contribute to a corporate communication strategy Help your company to turn documentation from a cost center into assets  

STC-Montreal's outgoing administrative council wrapped up the last bit of official business for the chapter this week.

The STC Summit, May 20-23, 2012 in Chicago, IL, has a relatively large number of content strategy sessions. On the one hand, there are some industry luminaries presenting. On the other hand, there are a couple of sessions that dont seem to be associated with content strategy (but lets keep an open mind). Top picks: [...]

February announcements February meeting: Managing the Pace with Grace (R) for Technical Writers, February 16 Awards Banquet, March 29 Clemson scholarship application deadline, February 29 Welcome new members!

Localization World is sponsoring a webinar series with a translation and localization focus, with Ina Geller as your expert for the series. http://www.localizationinstitute.com/index.cfm?SEMINAR_CAT_ID=7

Be the first on your street to get the NEW mobile app from the Carolina Chapter. Point your Android, iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, or other mobile device to: stc-carolina.mobapp.at to download and install the app.... and please let us know what you think. Get more information on our Mobile App page!

Julio Vazquez, author of Practical DITA, will be here to discuss DITA and how it applies to us as technical writers. We will collect questions ahead of time for Julio, so feel free to send questions to our charlotteregionalstc e-mail account. Also, we would like an RSVP for this presentation (requested by Pikes). Pikes Old Fashioned Soda Shop 1930 Camden Rd Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 372-0092

A handful of the (soon to be former) members of STC-Montreal admin council are meeting up with STC Vice President Alan Houser this evening, Monday Feb 13 at Hotel de la Montagne.

Networking and open discussion. Great Wall of China 6666 Carmel Road Charlotte, NC 28226-3900 (704) 542-5409

Twenty people gathered for STC-Montreal's final business affairs meeting on January 31, 2012. At the end of a 90-minute discussion, the attending members voted unanimously to sever ties with STC, and to allow the chapter to reconstitute itself as an independent organization.

With the Wikipedia/Internet blackout a few weeks ago, intellectual property continues to be a hot topic in the news! February 2012 meeting speaker Barbara J. D’Angelo, Assistant Clinical Professor of Technical Communication at Arizona State University, answers questions on intellectual property and copyright.

Job Title:       Technical Writer Company:     a TEKsystems client in the Financial Industry Location:       Tempe, AZ Type:              contract Duration:       6 months with potential extension Rate:              DOE Responsibilities This person needs to have a background in Content Management Systems and Enterprise Content Management. They will be developing governance policies and procedures for the use of a [...]

Actually, not quite. Like a superhero returning more powerfully from a brush with the end, STC-Montreal will be transformed.

February speaker Joe Welinske tells you how to raise your own visibility. New link to presentation and other goodies from the fine folks at Software User Assistance. The program meeting went on as planned, and only mildly affected by snow and cold. The speaker presented from the comfort of his office and half the registered attendees opted to watch the presentation from their same homey comforts. In-person attendees enjoyed refreshments and networking. The presentation is filled with takeaway ideas and available to everyone: http://writersua.info/quHi0t Code: 4523

Long manuals are outdated, ineffective ways to teach people software. The quick reference guide, with strong visuals and a magazine-like layout, is something that end-users, project managers, and just about everyone absolutely loves.

At the end of last year we surveyed our members about our regular Watercooler Webinar chats and what topics you’d like to discuss in 2012. We had 18 respondents. Most people replied that they would prefer to discuss internationalisation and global work issues (82%) covering producing documentation for international audiences and working with teams/companies located [...]

Company:     a TEKstystems client in the Solar Energy industry Location:       Tempe, AZ Type:              contract Duration:       6 months with potential extension Rate:              $60,000  $65,000/year Overview This company is a leader in the Solar Energy field. They manufacture thin film solar panels and build and maintain solar power plants throughout the world. They have a [...]

Happy New Year, Phoenix Chapter members and affiliates! We hope that 2012 finds all of you doing well and that this new year brings you exciting challenges. This article presents plans and activities for 2012.

On Tuesday, January 31, join the STC Europe SIG and STC France Chapter for a webinar on design and typography for technical communication with STC member and quality expert, Alice Jane Emanuel. This 1-hour session will introduce you to best practices in design and typography for technical communication and will include plenty of practical advice [...]

Global-Ready Content Instructor: Katherine (Kit) Brown-Hoekstra The Localization Institute is offering 7 new technical writing online seminars, including a free introductory session. Learn how you can improve your contents global readiness while reducing localization costs. The Localization Institute is dedicated to bringing the same quality of information and instruction to our Online Training as we [...]

''講演 「グローバル時代のドキュメントの作り方・使い方」'' 講師：高橋慈子氏（株式会社ハーティネス代表取締役） ●内容 操作説明や製品紹介など、読み手の使用説明への接し方が多様化 しています。海外も含む様々な場で、紙だけでなく読み手が使いたい デバイスを使って、情報を引き出し、活用します。 このような変化の中でドキュメントの作成方法にも変化が現れてきて います。複数の拠点での協業や多言語展開を前提として作成、発行、 再利用、運営の仕方の動向について考察します。 ●講師略歴 東京農工大学卒。技術系出版社編集を経て、テクニカルライターとして 独立。1988年にテクニカルコミュニケーションの専門会社、株式会社 ハーティネスを設立。同代表取締役。 技術的な情報をわかりやすく伝えることをテーマに、書籍、Webコンテンツ、研修プログラムなどの開発、制作に関わる。数多くの企業や業界団体で、ビジネスライティング、ドキュメントの企画・構成などの研修を提供。 立教大学、慶應義塾大学非常勤講師、大妻女子大学特任准教授。 テクニカルコミュニケーター協会 セミナー部会委員。 情報処理学会デジタルドキュメント研究会幹事。 主な著書に「最新 ロジカル・ライティングがよ～くわかる本」（秀和システム）、「プレゼンに勝つスライド作成の技」（技術評論社）、「90分で学べるSEの文書技術」（日経BP社）など。 ※ウェブサイト /// 株式会社ハーティネス ///

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Registration for the 2012 Technical Communication Summit is now open. The summit will be held in Rosemont, Illinois, from 20 to 23 May 2012. The first 100 people who register before 31 December 2011 are eligible for the really early bird rate ($795 US for members). To register or for more information, see the STC website. The summits, which are the STCs annual conferences, are the largest gathering of technical communicators in the world. The Lone Writer SIG has had a strong presence at the summits for several years. We will publish more information on SIG events at the 2012 summit closer to the event.

TheLone Writer SIG website calendar has been updated for 2012. The calendar includes information on conferences, workshops, and other events of interest to lone writers.