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Subject:Re: What do TW's really do? From:Tracy Boyington <tracy_boyington -at- OKVOTECH -dot- ORG> Date:Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:27:41 -0600
> Some great ideas here, but I think we should hear from those TWs who don't
> do user manuals and computer stuff - anyone?
I'm still cogitating, but so far it's along the lines of:
- I take what the SME says and translate it for my audience
- I act as an advocate for my audience
