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STC Internal Election Campaign Underway for 2010

March 2nd, 2010

STC’s 2010 elections are taking place and your vote is needed to help the organization decide where to put its focus in the coming year.

Canadian Questions Posed to STC Election Candidates

February 14th, 2010

Three vital question about the needs of Canadian chapters were posed to candidates in the upcoming STC election.

Not Renewing Your STC Membership? Don’t Forget Your SIG Subscriptions

February 3rd, 2010

If you let your STC membership lapse this year, STC-Montreal would like ask you to also unsubscribe from any SIGs to which you might also have memberships.

STC-Montreal at Concordia’s Social Sciences & Humanities Career Fair

January 28th, 2010

STC-Montreal invites members to connect with Concordia students and answer their questions about pursuing a career in the field of technical communication at the Social Sciences & Humanities Career Fair, Thursday, February 4, 2010.

STC-Montreal’s Survey Results Are in

January 28th, 2010

The results from STC-Montreal’s member survey are in. The survey was performed in December 2009, and polled the membership about their expectations of STC.

STC-Montreal Encourages You to Give for Haiti

January 19th, 2010

Even though the earthquake in Haiti is past, the recovery and rebuilding process will continue for months and years. More lives will be lost if aid agencies are unable to continue supporting the Haitian people. Click through for a summary of how you can help.

Photos and Prize Winners from Christmas Banquet 2009

December 15th, 2009

The 2009 Christmas event was held at Hôtel de la Montagne in the “Le Cabaret” on December 9, 2001 at Antico Martin. Photos from the event are below.

STC-Montreal Techwriting Survey 2009

October 16th, 2009

If you are working in a field related to Technical Communication, please take a few minutes to answer this quick 10-question survey.

Photos From Wine & Cheese 2009 are Online

September 24th, 2009

The 2009 season opening event was held at Hôtel de la Montagne in the “Le Cabaret” on September 21.

President’s Message: STC Financial Losses Signal Changes

July 29th, 2009

With STC facing a significant shortfall in funds this year, the Society is looking at ways to deal with the situation. STC-Montreal President Everett Larsen brings us up to date.

85+ Tools & Resources for Freelancers

March 11th, 2009

If you’re a technical writer these days, there’s a good chance you are dealing with contract work. Mashable.com has compiled a terrific and exhaustive list of tools and resources for freelancers and web workers.

How Persuasive is Your Online Copywriting? Quiz

March 9th, 2009

Many technical communicators write web copy as well as documentation. Take this quiz from the GrokDotCom marketing blog to find how sharp your web writing skills really are.

Win a Ticket to the DocTrain West 2009 Conference

February 12th, 2009

STC-Montreal is giving away two conference tickets (valued at $1299 each) for the DocTrain West Conference in Palm Springs, California. UPDATE: The contest has ended.

Special Discount on Doctrain West 2009

February 9th, 2009

Held in beautiful Palm Springs, CA, the theme of the conference is Moving From Unstructured to Structured Content. STC-Montreal members are entitled a deep discount on the registration fee.

New Salary Survey Results for User Assistance Professionals

February 8th, 2009

WritersUA has posted the results of its 2009 Salary Survey for the USA and Canada. The survey provides detailed and comprehensive information about compensation for user assistance professionals.

Looking for Help in Unusual Places

December 17th, 2008

Documentation can come in more creative and useful packages than just books and online help.

Montreal Writer Loses Battle with Leukemia

November 12th, 2008

Emru Townsend died Tuesday night after a year-long fight to beat the disease that ultimately took his life.

The Financial Crisis, as Explained to My Fourteen-Year-Old Sister

October 19th, 2008

As technical writers, we always need to consider our audience.

Cross-Cultural Communication Requires Us to Test Our Assumptions

September 30th, 2008

It would be nice if we all spoke dozens of languages; no one wants to be the ignorant tourist who can’t communicate with the natives. But the most common communication problems arise when we assume the other person thinks the way we do.

Montreal Writer Beats the Odds and Finds Bone Marrow Match

June 5th, 2008

Writer and blogger Emru Townsend, who was diagnosed with leukemia in mid-December, has found a matching donor for a desperately-needed bone marrow transplant.

Meetings 101: Tips for More Productive Meetings

April 25th, 2008

It’s become painfully clear to me how few people ever learn to organize and run an effective meeting.

Regulated Industries and the Power of the SOP

April 9th, 2008

Regulated industries have conflicting usability and compliance requirements, and within all of them the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is the primary document that provides both instructional content and regulatory compliance.

Montreal Writer Needs Bone Marrow

March 28th, 2008

A longtime friend of STC-Montreal needs our help.

What Should You Expect from a Web Designer?

January 15th, 2008

Building a web site is a multidisciplinary job. So what should you expect from your web guy?

Time Takes Fierceness Out of Some Words

June 3rd, 2006

One of the common processes in semantics is that of generalization. A word starts having a specific application, but its sense broadens over time.

The New World of STC

June 1st, 2006

It’s a brand new STC year! Paula Berger, has chosen the slogan “The New World of STC” for this year. And a new world it is!

Employee or Self-Employed? An Important Question

May 17th, 2006

Are you self-employed? What’s the precise meaning of the term? What guidelines are there to guide self-employed people through the tax minefield?


Ask STC-Montreal

Ask STC-Montreal: Is Anybody Using Author-it?

December 18th, 2009

Today’s question to STC-Montreal is about choosing the right tool for high-end publishing work.

Ask STC-Montreal: Tech Writing & Information Architecture

September 28th, 2009

A bevvy of questions about technical writing, information architecture, and jobs in Montreal.

Ask STC-Montreal: FrameMaker Training

September 1st, 2009

Where in Montreal is FrameMaker training offered?

Ask STC-Montreal: Relocating to Montreal

June 9th, 2009

A reader asks moving back to Montreal: What do I need to know about the job market here?

Ask STC-Montreal: Technical Writing Courses

May 5th, 2009

A reader asks: Are there any courses or certificate programs that could be taken to become an official Technical Writer?

Ask STC-Montreal: Upgrading ReoboHelp Projects

April 24th, 2009

A reader asks about the best way to update a batch of RoboHelp projects.

Ask STC-Montreal: How Should I Improve My Skills?

April 16th, 2009

A reader asks which skills are most valuable in the current job market.

Ask STC-Montreal: How to Price International Contract Work

February 20th, 2009

A reader asks how to price freelance writing services in different markets.

Ask STC-Montreal: Humongous Word Documents

February 5th, 2009

What’s the best way to trim the size of images in a Word document?

Ask STC-Montreal: About Disassembly Documentation

January 21st, 2009

A reader asks how best to write instructions for taking things apart while respecting recycling and toxic hazard laws.

Ask STC-Montreal: What are the Best Options for Online Documentation?

January 2nd, 2009

A reader asks: Is there anything better than old-fashioned CHM files or PDFs?

Ask STC-Montreal: Online Training for the Medical Writing Field?

September 18th, 2008

Reader Leanne Tonkin asks us how to find reputable online technical and medical writing courses. Have a suggestion? The comments are open for your input.


Podcasts

Technical Communication in 3D Worlds: Myth or Reality?

May 14th, 2008

Real-world companies have started to use virtual worlds such as Second Life to improve their corporate communications. Is this science fiction, frivolous gaming, or the next place where you will encounter your audience?


Chapter News

Slides Available from “Expert Tips for Gaining Feedback”

December 1st, 2009

The presentation slides from Jon Druker’s presentation “Expert Tips for Gaining Feedback” are now available for download.

STC-International Treasurer: “It’s Been an Eye-Opening Experience”

October 23rd, 2009

Aiessa Moynam, the Treasurer for STC International, discusses the financial crunch still facing STC, and the funding issue facing local chapters.

New STC Fee Structure Suspends “Pass-Through” Funding to Chapters

October 21st, 2009

STC announced that, under its new fee structure, monies paid by members for chapter membership will not be passed along to the chapters in 2010.

Rolf Hecken Steps up as STC-Montreal Treasurer

October 8th, 2009

STC-Montreal is pleased to announce that Rolf Hecken has assumed the role of Treasurer on the STC-Montreal administrative council.

Seven Awards in STC-Montreal Tech Pubs Competition

June 6th, 2009

STC-Montreal announced a bumper crop of seven award-winning entries in the 2008-2009 Technical Publications Competition. The awards will be presented at the chapter’s spring banquet on June 17, 2009.

Election 2009 Results Are In!

June 6th, 2009

Twenty-five votes were cast, representing nearly 24% of eligible STC-Montreal Chapter members at the time of the election. All positions were uncontested.

Polls Now Open for STC-Montreal Election 2009

May 23rd, 2009

Nominations for the STC-Montreal Administration Council are now closed, and voting has begun.

Meet the Candidates for the 2009 Election

May 18th, 2009

Find out who is running for the administrative council for the 2009/2010 season.


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