by Heather Sommerville | May 26, 2021 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
The May meeting welcomed an assortment of contractors, employees, and students, including a writer from two time zones away. After brief introductions came a reminder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day , which focuses on digital access for a billion people with...
by Joel Basart | May 25, 2021 | Announcements, Recent Events
The STC Summit 2021 is again virtual this year on June 5-9. This exciting event includes workshops, product knowledge, and over 90 educational sessions categorized into tracks. It has an Expo hall showcasing companies involved with the world of technical...
by Joy Schiffner | Apr 30, 2021 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We had another great turnout for the Tech Comm Café this month, hosted on Zoom. After the usual round of introductions, talk turned to jobs and résumés. One member commented on a recent job posting for a technical writer, which asked applicants to submit a cover...
by Ulysses Aganon | Apr 26, 2021 | Spotlights
This spotlight article features Brandon David, a software developer and programmer writer with experience in API writing, source documentation, and documentation engineering. How did you get into API writing? With a toddler at home and a baby on the way, I was looking...
by Ulysses Aganon | Apr 1, 2021 | Spotlights
This spotlight article features Alison Edwards, a grant writer and the founder of Edwards Technical Writing, a technical writing business that specializes in grant proposals, business proposals, business plans, scientific writing, and much more. What was your path to...
by Joel Basart | Mar 23, 2021 | Recent Events, Techniques, Tools
We all need to learn new skills throughout our lives, but you may not be absorbing information as fast or as effectively as you could be. How do you become a faster learner? Here’s a tip: take notes by hand! Studies have shown that writing things down, rather than...
by Tasha Schermerhorn | Mar 23, 2021 | Recent Events, Techniques, Tools
Everything you wanted to know about File Naming Conventions but were afraid to ask! Beth Haggerty discussed some common problems with file naming and provided a few tips to make your file hunting or information management easier. Learn the best practices for applying...
by Heather Sommerville | Mar 19, 2021 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We had a bigger turnout than usual at the March meeting, and the normally quick round of introductions went on so many interesting tangents that it took up almost half the meeting! A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are adapting to the pros and cons of remote...
by Ulysses Aganon | Mar 16, 2021 | Career
Applying for jobs, internships, and volunteer positions can be daunting. Their application processes can be long and intimidating, but opportunity hunting is an essential skill that all students must learn before they graduate. The following tips can help. CV and...
by Ulysses Aganon | Mar 1, 2021 | Career
Before 2020, online learning was gaining popularity because of its flexibility. In the current landscape of a global pandemic, however, it has become a necessity. Students who are new to online learning will no doubt struggle to adjust, but with anything, experience...