TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Getting down to brass tacks, I'd go for the title that pays the most. <G>
Have you considered "Documentalist"? Because we do write documents, and sometimes we have to be a "mentalist"; that is, someone capable of reading minds, to get the info we need!
Marguerite
________________________________
From: Dan Goldstein <DGoldstein -at- cytomedix -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L (techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com)" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 11:30 AM
Subject: RE: [BULK] Re: The word "documentarian"
Same answer as for "technical communicator": If there's a job listing for a "documentarian" with experience documenting APIs and quality processes, then by gosh you're a documentarian. If they're advertising for a technical writer, better stick with the old name.
-----Original Message-----
From: Cardimon, Craig
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 11:25 AM
To: 'Mike McCallister'; 'Julie Stickler'
Cc: 'techwr-l'
Subject: RE: [BULK] Re: The word "documentarian"
Those who film documentaries and also documenting things.
Playing Devil's advocate here, why can't documentary film makers and technical writers/communicators share the title "documentarian?"
I know you folks have strong opinions, so let 'em rip.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Doc-To-Help 2014 v1 now available. SharePoint 2013 support, NetHelp enhancements, and more. Read all about it.
Looking for articles on Technical Communications? Head over to our online magazine at http://techwhirl.com
Looking for the archived Techwr-l email discussions? Search our public email archives @ http://techwr-l.com/archives
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Doc-To-Help 2014 v1 now available. SharePoint 2013 support, NetHelp enhancements, and more. Read all about it.
