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Subject:Usability and Tech Writing From:Barb Ostapina <Barb -dot- Ostapina -at- EXPERIAN -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 10 Nov 1998 13:00:19 -0500
I see and hear a lot about the value of software usability -- having it,
testing for it, and so on. And I'm not disputing its value in the least.
But, I have trouble bringing it to a practical level in *my* work as a
technical communicator. How do you (Marni and anyone else) *apply* what
you learn in a usability training session to your day-to-day technical
communication tasks?
--B
barb -dot- ostapina -at- experian -dot- com
...speaking only for myself
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Subject: Re: Feedback on Product Usability course in MA?
Amy,
I took that course and I LOVED it.
It is very specific on software usability.
These people are brilliant.
I now attempt to see them whenever the speak (most recently at the
InterChange Conference here).
They really have the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.
I recommend them highly.
No. I don't work for them.
