American English continually expands, borrows, extrapolates, and otherwise becomes different from what it was just a short time ago. Words that today are slang or mashed together appear in dictionaries tomorrow. Technology especially tests the bounds of terminology and usage, so technical communicators are ever more challenged to ensure that their deliverables are correct—whatever that means.

This October 17 session explores trends in American English and ways to make usage decisions. And believe it or not, we’ll have fun doing it. Bring your favorite—or worst—examples of “new words” so we can really make this uproarious!

Thea Teich, of Teich Technical and Marketing Communications, has presented this session to standing-room-only crowds at international and regional STC conferences. Take advantage of being able to see it close to home!

Dinner includes a sandwich, dessert (from restaurant's selection of offerings), and a drink (tea, coffee, or soda).

Cost:
(Remember, no-
shows will be charged.)

$10 (members)
$15 (nonmembers)
$10 (students)