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Here's a question for the list (and I know I'm going to get a LOT of
different answers!):
Let's say your kid (OK, he's 18 and much bigger than I am!) says he
WANTS
to get into technical writing and knowledge management. What course of
undergraduate study would you recommend, and why?
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I would definitely say Computer Science. I have a much easier time talking
to the developers and getting them to do what I ask because I understand the
code. And it is always a shot in the arm when I find something in the code
that isn't quite right. ;-} (evil grin)
I think Tech Writing is a good "first career" I have been working non stop
since grad school.
Bonita
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