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. (…)
Communication Is Crucial
by Jean Fudge
Shortly after I entered the field of technical communication, the Challenger shuttle blew up during launch. (…)
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. (…)
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. (…)
$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? (…)
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? (…)
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. (…)
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. (…)
When Are You Renewing Your Membership?
Guess what? Your 2007 STC membership expires in about two months. It’s time to renew! (…)
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. (…)
