Re: technical skills vs. writing skills (again)

["Bonnie Granat" <bgranat -at- editors-writers -dot- info>]

From: "Bruce Byfield" <bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com>

>
> Bonnie Granat wrote:
>
> >I am concerned about this test because of its focus on a particular
product.
> >Without in-depth knowledge of the product, any attempt I make to clarify,
> >reorganize, and reorient seems doomed to missing the mark. I have done
enough
> >research about the product to know that learning about it is not something
I
> >can do in a couple of hours. It also seems to me that the bulk of the
editing
> >involved in this test is in restructuring the presentation. While I have a
> >good idea of what I would do, I cannot be sure that I will not change the
> >meaning or wind up with incorrect statements.
> >
> >

Follow-up: I heard from the company today, and my concern was directly and
suitably addressed. I am therefore going to jump in and take the test.(They
don't expect me to be an expert on the product.)

___________________________________
Bonnie Granat
Granat Editorial Services
http://www.editors-writers.info




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