by Quyen Nguyen | Aug 4, 2024 | Career, Techniques
Technical writing is crucial in various stages and phases of a research project. A basic understanding of the process allows technical writers to know where and how their expertise is needed in this area, which might offer new work opportunities. Technical writing is...
by Heather Sommerville | Aug 4, 2024 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
This month we welcomed people from multiple countries and time zones. The group was a mixture of new and familiar faces, experienced and new writers, and people whose experience included journalism, computer science, physics, and instructional design, among other...
by Heather Sommerville | Jul 2, 2024 | Announcements, Recent Events, Techniques
As far back as the early 2000s, the term content operations was used to explain an important concept in content production. The term didn’t really resonate, though, until related concepts such as DevOps, FinOps, and AIOps started being discussed. In the last few...
by Dianne Volek | Jul 2, 2024 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
At this month’s meeting, participants discussed a wide range of problems and solutions. Someone who is moving to another province asked for advice on finding technical communication opportunities and preparing for interviews in a new environment where she has few...
by Joel Basart | Jun 18, 2024 | Announcements, Career
Are you concerned about your technical communication career with the rise of AI? Curious about how it will impact our work and methodologies in the future? Then this webinar is for you! Join us to explore how AI is transforming the field of technical communication....
by Darlene Evanoff | Apr 26, 2024 | Announcements, Career, Recent Events
Do you want to boost your confidence? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? Does public speaking cause you anxiety? If so, then this event is for you. We had the webinar on Saturday June 15 at 12pm and it was an introduction to Toastmasters International. ...
by Nicole Greenberg | Apr 14, 2024 | Career, Techniques
Creativity is the ability to imagine new and original ideas. It is the freedom to experiment, innovate, and solve problems, while stretching beyond conventional rules. How does creativity fit into the seemingly limited scope of technical writing? I asked myself the...
by Quyen Nguyen | Apr 1, 2024 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
In this month’s meeting, we addressed some concerns for technical writing contractors: sharing personal information, pivoting your career, and using AI. In the era of paperless transactions, disclosing your banking information to clients can be a concern. Hackers and...
by Sucharita Ghosh | Mar 5, 2024 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We started by discussing writing samples. Most writers have portfolios of work samples and tailor them depending on the job positions they are applying for, because employers often ask for them. We also discussed the various tools and resources that LinkedIn provides,...
