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...
by Jason Wu | Feb 28, 2021 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
People shared plenty of advice in February’s Zoom gathering. During introductions, one person mentioned she was preparing to take her first writing test as part of a job interview, and our chat took off from there. An HR veteran explained that writing tests exist to...
by Ulysses Aganon | Feb 12, 2021 | Spotlights
This spotlight article features Jason Wu, a university student with a passion for technical writing. He is currently a third-year English major at the University of British Columbia and a volunteer at STC Canada West Coast. What got you interested in technical...
by Ulysses Aganon | Feb 4, 2021 | Career
Five years ago, I began working towards an English and Professional Writing degree at York University. As a student fresh from high school, I had built these expectations in my head about what university was going to be like. As I found out quickly, most of them were...
by Heather Sommerville | Feb 1, 2021 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
The first meeting of the new year welcomed old and new faces to our chat, including a manatee and a tauntaun in the Zoom backgrounds. We started with announcements: It’s not too late to register for the chapter’s Instructional Videos webinar on Feb. 3. The chapter is...
