New TECHWR-L Poll Question - Why discuss certification?

[Lisa M. Bronson <lisa -at- techwr-l -dot- com>]

Good day to you all!

This week, we again have a poll suggested by a list member. It relates 
to the hot topic of certification, but is not about the specific 
requirements of such a certification. It's about the reasons behind 
wanting to have a certification to begin with. What motivates people to 
want to have a certification for technical writers?

Why do you think people want to discuss a tech writing certification? A 
desire to:

* Improve the image of the tech writing field
* Improve the quality of documentation produced
* Keep unqualified people out of the few avail. jobs
* Enhance the impact of tech writers on products
* Improve productivity
* Affect direction of undergrad TW education
* Positively affect the bottom line
* Establish recognized minimum competency
* Promote product usability
* Other/None of the above


Enter your response at http://www.techwr-l.com/techwhirl/.

Have a great week!

Lisa B.
TECHWR-L Administrator


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