Archive for November 2007

November Meeting Announcement

Nov 4th, 2007 | By editor | Category: SWO Meetings

Survival Skills for Technical Communicators

Former SWO STC chapter member Lynne Stamper will moderate a panel discussion of survival skills to take you to the next level of your personal and professional development, whether self-employed or as an employee. (…)



Message from the President

Nov 4th, 2007 | By Jean Fudge | Category: Columns

Communication Is Crucial
by Jean Fudge

Shortly after I entered the field of technical communication, the Challenger shuttle blew up during launch. (…)



Calling All Verbivores

Nov 4th, 2007 | By Harold Fox | Category: Columns

by Harold Fox
To get under way, consider the following puzzler from Will Shortz. It is one of a sort that he regularly poses on “Weekend Edition” on NPR. (…)



October Meeting Recap

Nov 4th, 2007 | By Lisa Carbaugh | Category: SWO Meetings

WHO’S CHANGING THE RULES?
by Lisa Carbaugh
The October 17th event for the Southwestern Ohio Chapter of STC brought members and guests together in the historic city of Lebanon. (…)



Mistakes Can Be Costly

Nov 4th, 2007 | By editor | Category: News

$77 Million Omission?

According to reports from the Canadian press, Montreal-based Bombardier Aerospace recommended on September 12 that some of its Q-400 turboprop planes be grounded. The problem? (…)



Your Story Is Powerful

Nov 4th, 2007 | By Judith Harper | Category: Newsletter

by Judith Harper

When (or if) you tell somebody that you’re a technical writer, do their eyes glaze over? Do they look at you quizzically and say, “So, what does that mean? (…)



Member Activities

Nov 4th, 2007 | By editor | Category: SWO Members

SWO Members Are Out and About
Our community members are a busy bunch, but they carve out chunks of time to spend in making the most of STC membership: exploring the fascinating world of technical communication, developing and honing marketable skills, and building strong, mutually beneficial networks. (…)



How Much Are You Worth?

Nov 4th, 2007 | By editor | Category: STC News

Check the STC Salary Database to Find Out

Register for this live Web seminar and you’ll receive the full PDF version of the new STC Salary Database. (…)



More Bang for More Bucks

Nov 4th, 2007 | By editor | Category: STC News

When Are You Renewing Your Membership?

Guess what? Your 2007 STC membership expires in about two months. It’s time to renew! (…)



A Web Presence for Your Freelance Business?

Nov 4th, 2007 | By editor | Category: STC News

Sign Up for the CIC-SIG Conference Call
The Consultants and Independent Contractors SIG (CIC-SIG) invites STC members to join their November 13 conference call about "Websites for a Freelance Business."
According to their announcement:

Operating a freelance business in today’s world almost requires that the consultant have and maintain a professional website. (…)