atw: Re: XML - a requirement for a TechWriter looking for work?
- From: Ana Young <ana_young2000@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:07:28 -0700 (PDT)
Hi,
I was at the meeting and, I must admit, my first reaction when I saw the XML
requirement was one of surprise. And then I thought of all the times (and they
are many) that I use my knowledge of XML / HTML to fix some problems and I
realised that Dave Halls is right - that knowledge is a very good thing to have
although I am not sure if employers will recognise it as such.
As a driver (thanks for the metaphor, Peter) I also believe that things like
changing a tyre and knowing which liquids go where, are essential skills to be
a good driver. But then, that's only my very humble opinion.
Cheers,
Ana
> Cc: "Nikki Ward" <Nikki.Ward@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 4:32 PM
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> If you have some time, I would like some feedback on this
> presentation
> supplied to the QLD Tech Writers group.
>
>
>
> I just thought it rather interesting that "Learn
> XML" is becoming part
> of a requirement for a Tech Writer who is looking for work.
>
>
>
>
> Please can you let me know your thoughts on this and why
> you think XML
> is essential to being a Tech Writer.
>
> I am looking to write a post for my blog and I am want to
> poll several
> technical writers to see what their thoughts are as part of
> my research.
>
>
>
> I want write about 'how' XML fits in the techwriter
> role, provide some
> practical examples where possible, what books are the best
> books to
> learn XML, what courses are available.
>
>
>
> I aim to poll employers too so I can get their slant on
> things..
>
>
>
> Hope to hear from you soon.
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Nikki
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nikki Ward | Technical Writer
>
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