atw: Re: Advanced tech writing wish list
- From: SUNTER Bede <Bede_SUNTER@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:46:26 +1000
Hi Jill,
Realising that my input comes after at least four other posts, I'll try
not to duplicate unnecessarily. I think the next stage after the
'techniques of technical writing' is 'the disciplines of technical
writing'. Others have touched on these in part or whole. To me these
would be:
-- Documentation project planning (there are a number of models for this
ranging from simple tip-sheets to the full-blown AS 4258 process)
-- Document control (file management, version control, information
ownership)
-- Document change management (balancing the needs, rights and desires
of stakeholders, clients, information owners and SMEs)
In addition, and as others have said, there's much to be taught in
professional practice that fosters respect both for documentation and
the technical communication industry among clients and consumers. These
include assessing the need for (and judging the advisability of)
editorial intervention; being able to demonstrate and articulate the
problem-solving and value-adding aspects of one's work.
Hope this is useful
Bede
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jill Nicholson
Sent: Saturday, 14 June 2008 10:45 AM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Advanced tech writing wish list
What would be in an advanced technical writing/documentation course?
This goes beyond what is currently offered in most available courses.
I have a few ideas, but as I need to develop such a course I would be
interested in anyone passing along their ideas.
In your experience, what advanced skills do you find important to
technical writers?? Not talking about tool use here.
The audience is technical and in the IT industry. The documents are for
client IT installations/systems and are written before and after the
job.
If anyone would like to give me suggestions - on- or off-line is fine.
Cheers
Jill
Jill Nicholson
N&H Communications
2 Park Ave
ROSEVILLE, NSW 2069
61+2+94174302
jpnicho@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.nhcommunications.com.au
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