Researching While You Write

You can’t write about technology you don’t understand.

Manny Gordon will explain what you must learn, why you must learn it, how to capture elusive information — and why you must start writing even while you research. He will discuss how to approach the dreaded functional spec, how best to prepare for an interview with a subject matter expert, and why book learning is better than free information from the Net. Your goal: to become your own SME!

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Performance Technology: Going Beyond Documentation and Training

Instructional designers and technical writers often dutifully fulfill their responsibilities in developing document and training as assigned. In reality, they are usually excluded from the process of deciding the most effective solution to the problem and determining if documentation or training is one of those solutions. In this presentation, participants will learn the process for conducting a Performance Analysis as applied to a case study.

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2005 STC Holiday Banquet

Restaurant Zen – Omni Mont-Royal Hotel

The holiday season and the STC Holiday Banquet are just around the corner. Join us at the elegant Zen Restaurant, located in the 5-star Omni Mont-Royal Hotel in the heart of downtown Montreal.

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Tax Issues for the Self-Employed

Tax Tips That Every Technical Communicator Needs

Join Michael Samotis as he discusses:

  • How to determine whether one is employed or self-employed
  • What tax deductions can the self-employed individual claim
  • What are the differences in deductions for the self-employed vs. the employed individual
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a corporation for one’s business
  • The GST/QST and the quick method of accounting
  • And lastly, the importance of disability insurance for the self-employed individual

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