Review: AcosHelp: Context Sensitive Online Help with PDF Files    

PRC AcosHelp is the World's first 'single source' Windows online help system that allows you to use Adobe Acrobat PDF files for context sensitive online help. AcosHelp is very useful for Document Management systems, where the documents are stored as PDF-files.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2006). Articles>Reviews>Software>Help

Review: The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation    

If you are still struggling to decode the complex jargon and structure of English grammar with a long list of reference books, relax. The long wait for a reader-friendly book on English grammar is over. With her straightforward and perfectly-logical approach, Jane Straus reveals the mysteries of grammar and punctuations in her book The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation. The book is extremely well-organized, allowing readers to quickly locate the required topics. Concepts are described in clear and simple phrases, backed with examples from everyday language usage.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2006). Articles>Reviews>Style Guides>Grammar

Digital Libraries: Still a Long Way to Go    

Apart from implementing the right technology, libraries need a clear understanding of changing user requirements, the capabilities and limitations of emerging technologies, and the changing nature of scholarly communication.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2007). Articles>Information Design>Databases

EMPI Digital Library National Convention - 2007

Established in 2005, KnowGenesis Online Library for Technical Communication (www.knowgenesis.org/tc) is India's first online repository dedicated to accelerate knowledge sharing and promote self-learning in the field of technical communication. The library is available free of cost and require one time free registration to access the available material. The popularity and success rate of the library can be determined by the fact that within a year of its launch, it not only attracted more than 24000 visitors and gained more than 1500 subscribers, but also increased the volume of the hosted content from few documents to more than 2000 important documents, presentations, tutorials and links. KnowGenesis library presents a unique case for repository designers to study the complex design and implementation process that contributed to the stability and overall success rate of the online library. This paper not only shares the designing and implementation challenges faced by the knowgenesis team, but also presents the approach used to match the user requirements with the library design. Based on the lessons learned during the process, the paper also presents specific set of guidelines and recommends methodologies that can provide critical assistance for developing and managing medium and large scale repositories

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2007). Presentations>Information Design>Knowledge Management>Technical Writing

From Individualism to Holism: Paradigm Shift on the Indian Technical Writing Scene    

We are witnessing a paradigm shift towards establishing ourselves as a dynamic, progressive society, which knows its place and responsibilities within the international arena. While growing independently, we are not only paving the path for the creation of a new social order in which fresh and diverse values coexist, but are also constantly in the process of developing a harmonious relationship with each other through collaboration, rising above vested interests and conflicts.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2007). Articles>TC>Editorials>India

Interview with L.J. Haravu  

An interview with the senior manager of Library and Document Services for the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2007). Articles>Interviews>Information Design

KnowGenesis International Journal for Technical Communication (IJTC)    

KnowGenesis IJTC is a freely available, international, scholarly journal, dedicated to making accessible the results of research across a wide range of information-related disciplines under Technical Communication. KnowGenesis publishes both referred papers and working papers in the fields of technical communication, documentation, information science, information and technology management, information systems and information policy.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2005). Journals>TC

KnowGenesis Online Forum for Technical Communication    

KnowGenesis is a forum to promote free exchange of thoughts, knowledge and literature in the field of technical communication. KnowGenesis is the dream shared by two technical communicators - Ginu George and Saurabh Kudesia. Their intense interest clubbed with knowledge collaboration led to the formation of KnowGenesis. The co-foundersí ideology is reflected in the way KnowGenesis is designed. KnowGenesis provides open access to all its content on the principle that making information freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication. Resources>Documentation>Online>Technical Writing

KnowGenesis Online Library for Technical Communication    

KnowGenesis Library is India's first online library for Technical Communication. Within few months of its launch, KnowGenesis library is already creating waves in the international technical writing community. The library has more than 1200 important documents, reference materials, articles, e-books etc contributed by our members. KnowGenesis library is also partnering with Digital Curation Center UK for promoting digital preservation and is opening great opportunities for Indian technical writer to mark their presence in the international market. The information provided on the KnowGenesis library is FREE for all and just require a one time FREE registration (http://knowgenesis.org/tc/index.php?option=com_registration&task=register). There is no charge/fee whatsoever involved for using the library material. Registered users can submit their work to the library, browse through the large collection of material and can even volunteer for the administration.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2005). Resources>Documentation>Tools>Technical Writing

Knowledge Discovery: New Ground, New Challenges

Before taking the challenge of handling information efficiently head on, automated programs for Knowlege Discovery and data analysis have to prove their worth by providing easy-to-use tools for everyday use.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2007). Articles>Knowledge Management>Assessment>Software

Knowledge Management: A Practical Perspective    

As organizations realize the real benefits of knowledge management, they are prepared to invest in a consistent and long-term model to leverage their true potential. But what are the critical factors determining the success of these knowledge management programs?

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2006). Articles>Knowledge Management

Review: Managing your Documentation Projects    

Documentation projects require a significant amount of coordination and planning, and managers often find themselves faced with the challenge of successfully integrating a range of new elements including international legal requirements, new players, budgets and scheduling demands to make a product successful. Most often they look around for solutions to develop an effective strategy for their documentation projects that places control in their hands.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2006). Articles>Reviews>Documentation>Project Management

Rendezvous with KnowGenesis - Peter Ring    

Documents should be user-friendly, no doubt. And tools need to be writer-friendly, and bring out the best ability of the writer to create user-friendly documents. From user-friendliness to how technical writing has changed over the years, Peter Ring shares with us insights gained from decades of experience in the field.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2006). Articles>TC

Rendezvous with KnowGenesis: Dr. Carol M. Barnum    

Carol M. Barnum is Professor of Technical Communication and Director of the Usability Center, at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, GA. She is also a technical communication consultant specializing in custom training and usability, an award-winning author, a top presenter at the Society for Technical Communication (STC) annual conferences, a Fellow of STC, and a recipient of the STC's Jay R. Gould Award for Excellence in Teaching Technical Communication. She was a member of the STC's board of directors for seven years, three years as a Director-Sponsor and four years as Assistant to the President for Publications. Her graduate and undergraduate courses in technical communication at Southern Polytechnic include a graduate level course in usability testing. Her consulting work includes testing hardware, computer-based training, software, and websites. Her most recent book, Usability Testing and Research, reflects the focus of her work on usability since 1992. In her discussion with KnowGenesis, she shared her views on how organizations can benefit by investing more on usability research.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2006). Articles>Interviews>TC>User Experience

Rendezvous with KnowGenesis: Mark H. Clifford    

Mark H. Clifford's career in technical communication has included managing eighty-plus writers and designers engaged on projects with clients in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. He was part of a project team that developed a process model for outsourcing, and then running technical communication groups for major organizations (HP, Nokia, Ferranti) worldwide. He currently runs his own information design and recruitment company, providing consultancy and resource solutions for European clients from offices in the UK and France.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2006). Articles>Interviews>TC

Rendezvous with KnowGenesis: Nick Maselli, Senior Manager, English Editing Group, UTStarcom Telcom, People's Republic of China    

An interview with Nick Maselli, Senior Manager, English Editing Group, UTStarcom Telcom, People's Republic of China.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2007). Articles>Interviews>TC

A Simple Recipe to Help Build a Goal-Oriented Training Program for Your Department  

Addressing a department's learning requirements is a tough call because of the different levels of complexities and challenges involved. With learning requirements poorly understood and sometimes even out of sync with department goals, a majority of training programs fail to achieve any major business objectives. What you need is the right approach to develop, monitor and standardize a cost-effective, people and result-oriented training program that works magic for you and your department.

Kudesia, Saurabh. STC Management SIG (2007). Articles>Education>Writing>Technical Writing

The Open Market of Cut and Paste: Cure the Disease, not the Symptoms    

Beyond its revolutionary timesaving approach, "cut and paste" has metamorphosed into a fancy synonym for organized knowledge piracy, and on a bigger canvas as a psychological disorder that needs to be checked.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2008). Articles>Writing>Ethics

Rendezvous with KnowGenesis: Mark Neely     

Master Strategist in discussion with the KnowGenesis editor-in-chief about the range of opportunities and challenges that lay ahead for the digital media industry.

Kudesia, Saurabh. International Journal for Technical Communication (2008). Journals>Interviews>Copyright