ArticlesLooking 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. 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. 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. 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-MontrealAsk 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? PodcastsTechnical 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 NewsCompetitions Drawing to a Close December 6th, 2008 With 13 entries submitted and judging nearing completion, the 2008 Technical Publications Competitions is winding up. November 11th, 2008 It is time to start thinking about renewing your STC Montreal membership. A Bumper Crop of Entries — Now We Need More Judges October 21st, 2008 With the deadline just passed for the STC-Montreal documentation competitions, our mailbox is now stuffed full of entries. We have so many entries that we’re issuing an additional call for judges. Competitions Entries Starting to Roll In October 2nd, 2008 Entries for the 2008–2009 competition are arriving at STC-Montreal headquarters. If you haven’t submitted your work yet, there’s still time for you to take your shot. Photos from the September 2008 Wine & Cheese September 18th, 2008 The 2008 season opening event was held at Hotel Europa in the “Aqua Lounge.” View photos from the party! Submit Your Work for 2008–2009 Competitions Today September 7th, 2008 This year’s document competitions are now open! STC-Montreal is waiting to receive your entry! STC-Montreal Seeking Judges for 2008-2009 Competition August 4th, 2008 This is your opportunity to use and strengthen your constructive criticism skills. Become a judge for the STC-Montreal competitions. |
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