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Subject:Re: need for technical writers program From:NICOLE CANTER <nicole -dot- canter -at- ADTRAN -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 12 Nov 1997 15:52:10 -0600
I have obviously made an embarrassing mistake. Unfortunately, I noticed
the error after I sent the message. I also hate to admit that I am
guilty of relying on the spelling/grammar check. I would also like to
add that regardless of competency level or training experience, people
do make mistakes. Still, I am sure that you meant your reply to my
posting in my best interest.
Thanks,
Nicole Canter
Technical Writer
Information Technology
Phone: (205) 963-6306
Fax: (205) 963-8717
nicole -dot- canter -at- adtran -dot- com
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Thiessen, Christopher E (Chris) [SMTP:CThiess -at- ceridian-hr -dot- com]
>Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 1997 3:02 PM
>To: NICOLE CANTER
>Subject: RE: need for technical writers program
>
>While I do not doubt the sincerity of your email, I do question its
>grammar:
>"The skills...is invaluable" is a large gaff in view of your audience
>and
>your protestations that your classes have benefitted you.
>
>Chris Thiessen
>cthiess -at- ceridian-hr -dot- com
>
>PS: To demonstrate that although I'm picky with grammar I do have
>a heart: If you have any experience outside of your educational
>environment, send me a resume. I field a lot of queries from head-
>hunters, and might be able to point you to a job.
>> ----------
>> From: NICOLE CANTER[SMTP:nicole -dot- canter -at- ADTRAN -dot- COM]
>> Reply To: NICOLE CANTER
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 1997 1:31 PM
>> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
>> Subject: Re: need for technical writers program
>>
>> TGR is right on the mark. I am also completing an MA in English with
>> a
>> technical communication focus. The skills that I have both learned
>> and
>> developed in my tech writing classes is invaluable. The same goes for
>> the overall knowledge of the profession and exposure to it. Formal
>> training can only benefit those who wish to do "productive and useful
>> work."
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Nicole Canter
>> Technical Writer
>> Information Technology
>> Phone: (205) 963-6306
>> Fax: (205) 963-8717
>> nicole -dot- canter -at- adtran -dot- com
>>
>>
>>
>> A debate has long ranged on this list about whether formal training
>> for
>> technical writers is necessary or desirable. A goodly number of
>> persons
>> don't think it is and will argue vociferously with you over the issue.
>>
>> I for one think formal training would be good for a variety of
>> reasons.
>> First, it would give people looking for a way into the technical
>> writing
>> field a methodical way of going about it. Secondly, formal training
>> would
>> raise the overall quality of technical writing and provide for more
>> uniform
>> industry standards. Finally, it will (I hope) improve the regard in
>> which
>> technical writers are held and give the field a more established and
>> professional aura. (You have no idea how many people in the world
>> don't
>> even know what a technical writer is/does.) If people know that tech
>> writing programs exist, and know people who graduate from those
>> programs
>> and get good jobs, they are likely to glean that tech writing is a
>> real
>> profession and that tech writers do productive and useful work.
>>
>> That's two cents from a guy who is completing an MA in English with a
>> technical writing focus.
>>
>> - tgr
>>
>> At 8:07 AM -0700 11/12/97, you wrote:
>>
>>
>> >First, let me sincerely thank all those who responded so quickly to
>> my post=
>> > =
>> >re validation of our occupational profile for the Technical and
>> Professional=
>> > =
>> >Communications Program we are planning. We will be in touch.
>> >
>> >Now, I need help again.
>> >
>> >As we move through the approval process we need to demonstrate the
>> need for=
>> > =
>> >a post graduate diploma program in Technical Communications. This is
>> not a =
>> >Masters program.. it is designed to give practitioners the skills and
>> =
>> >knowledge needed to enter into the workplace. They will already have
>> a =
>> >degree(s) or diploma.
>> >
>> >Therefore, we're seeking input from practitioners who can support the
>> need =
>> >=
>> >for such a program.
>> >
>> >Thanks for your help.
>> >
>> >
>> >Michael
>> >
>> >Michael J. Morris
>> >Canadian Institute for New Media, Research and Development
>> >College of the Rockies
>> >morris -at- cotr -dot- bc -dot- ca
>> >http://mediavision.cotr.bc.ca
>> >
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