Writing for the Web: Tried and True, or Something New?

If the content you create is published on the Web — or if you aspire to be a Web writer — do you need new skills? Is mastery of technical communication's basic principles enough to ensure Internet success? Do technical writers need to become coders and animators, too? At the March meeting, we'll investigate these questions, review possible answers, and consider experts' perspectives on modes and methods for 21st century communication. Messages on paper aren't extinct, but screen-based messages conveyed through Web sites, blogs, wikis, and other structures aren't likely to go away, either. Join us on March 19 to examine the emerging standards and prevailing controversies associated with writing for the Web.

Speaker

Our speaker, Pam Ecker, is an STC Associate Fellow and director of the Technical and Professional Writing program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Pam teaches courses in informational and persuasive writing for print, Web, broadcast, and other media, as well as technical editing and usability assessment.

Agenda

• Networking: 5 to 6 (Cash bar - wine/beer/soft drinks)
• Dinner: 6 p.m.
• Presentation: 7:15 p.m.

Location

Cincinnati State Main Campus
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45223-2690

Our meeting will be in The Summit Restaurant in the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State. Our meal will feature cuisine prepared by students at the culinary institute.

Menu
Gourmet New Orleans Buffet

Cost

• Members: $20
• Non members: $25 (via PayPal only)

No shows will be billed.

Registration Deadline

Friday, March 14, by close of business. To register, send an email to program@stc-swo.org. Please provide your name, email address, and your membership status. Non members must pay via Pay Pal. All no shows will be billed.

Directions:

To Cincinnati State Main Campus, 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223-2690:

From I-75 N. and S.

• Take the Hopple Street exit. At the traffic light, turn left.
• Turn left at the very next light - this is Central Parkway. Approximately one-half mile out Central Parkway, turn right into Central Parkway Garage.
• We will provide parking vouchers to use when you exit the garage.

From I-74

• Take the Central Parkway exit.
• Then turn left on College Drive. Follow campus directional signs to Visitors Parking in the Central
• Parkway Garage.
• We will provide parking vouchers to use when you exit the garage.

To the Summit Restaurant, in the Advanced Technology and Learning Center (ATLC) building.

• Walk out of the garage on the 5th floor, and follow the sidewalk into the ATLC. (Do not take the steps to the left of the sidewalk.)
• After entering the ATLC, pass the College Bookstore on the right and look for the elevator on the left.
• Take the elevator to the 2nd floor.
• Turn right out of the elevator, and continue to the end of the hall, passing several of the Pastry Kitchens.
• Turn left at the end of the hall, and continue until you reach The Summit Restaurant.
• We will place event directional signs on the 2nd floor also.

Please join us as we learn about the evolving technologies and standards of the web!