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Subject:Re: couple of questions From:Kris Olberg <KJOlberg -at- AOL -dot- COM> Date:Sun, 12 Nov 1995 22:11:14 -0500
In a message dated 95-11-12 17:00:57 EST, bparks -at- HUACHUCA-EMH1 -dot- ARMY -dot- MIL (Bev
Parks) writes:
>Technical writing and computer programming are different professions
>requiring different skills. I don't think it makes sense to
>argue over how much those skills overlap or whether a specific
>skill applies to both trades. Both professionals require the
>ability to think logically. How and to what depth that ability
>is applied in either profession varies not only with the
>profession, but with each assignment within that profession.
Yes, Bev. The discussion in this thread has been interesting and lively, but
I'm ready to move on. I think we all agree in principle with what you've
said.
Regards...Kris
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