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I am genuinely confused... If there is a sufficient body of knowledge to
warrant granting a master's degree in technical writing, why is this not a
sufficient knowledge base to consider developing some sort of certification?
Connie P. Giordano
Senior Technical Writer
Advisor Technology Services
A Fidelity Investments Company
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>The only
real opposition to certification would be from those who think they would be
weeded out by the process.
Hm. I have a masters degree in tech writing, which I believe renders me
certifiable <g> if not certified. I remain unconvinced that there is a
sufficient body of knowledge both specific to the profession and relevant to
a significant number of those practicing the profession, such that it could
be tested and awarded this magic sheet of paper. If anyone has come up with
such a list in the course of this discussion, I fear I missed it.
Rebecca Stevenson
Workscape, Inc.
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