May 2004 (Volume 15 Number 8) About the Quill
In This Issue
Repetition in Graphics
Patrick Hofmann shows us how repetition in a graphic is more about efficiency than laziness. More
First Job as a Technical Writer
Although you always remember your first technical writing job, it's great to relive it through someone else's eyes. More
Being a Manager
While many of us report to a manager, it is interesting to see what it is like from the manager's perspective. More
Adventure in Translation (Part 2)
Last month you learned about selecting a vendor. This month you find out how to get your documents ready for translation and how to communicate effectively with the translators. More
May's History
Although May is traditionally a month to wind down, our chapter has a history of being active during May. More
News from England
Nancy Halverson returns from the cottage and holds her first STC meeting. Find out about her efforts to promote her first meeting, her effective use of food, and the results of that meeting. More
April Meeting Recap
Whether you are using structured writing or technical writing, the end result must be easy to access and use information. Find out how information mapping can help. More
Getting Ready for Next Year's Taxes
With the tax season behind us, it's never too early to think about ways to get ready for next year's taxes. More
Membership News
As people in the communication field, we are always eager to learn and always eager to welcome people with new ideas. Find out more about some of our new members. More
Warnings
How do you as a writer decide when to use a warning, caution, note, or disclaimer? I used 'Warnings' as a title to get your attention. Find out the best time and place to use each of these items. More
Upcoming Events
The STC provides you with a lot of opportunities to learn and grow as a communicator. Get details about our annual barbecue in June. More
Employment
Some changes have been made to the Job Bank on our Web site. Find out how this affects those who are looking for work and those who are looking to hire. More
STC Head Office
It takes a lot of work behind the scene to keep the STC running. Find out about requests for nominations and requests for proposals. More
The Editor's MessageWhile we as communicators are always open to learning, sometimes it is just as important to know when to have fun. With the STC year winding down, I thought it might be nice to make the June issue of the newsletter something special. Interview StoriesWe all have interview stories. You can't be the only one with a funny interview experience. Why not share your story (without mentioning the company name)? Your story will allow us to laugh with you and learn from your mistakes. Someone I know got sample bottles of shampoo and mouthwash mixed up and gargled with shampoo before going in for an interview and ended up getting the job. PicturesI have received some pictures that show technical communicators in their field. Why not send me pictures that show the interesting aspects of your work -- a team meeting, reviewing an interface? These pictures can be put in the newsletter and might even be good to post on our Web site to help show another side of our profession. Sometimes pictures speak louder than words. Creative StoriesWhile truth can be stranger than fiction that doesn't mean that our members wouldn't appreciate a piece of fiction. Why not write a short story where the main character is a technical communicator? It could be a mystery where the main character uses the logic of our profession to solve the case. Light BulbsYou may be wondering what a light bulb has to do with our profession. Well you know the question, "How many (insert profession here) does it take to change a light bulb?" Why not insert 'technical communicator' into the question and send me your answers? I am looking for some bright answers (pun intended).
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