#23168
A slideshow that presents some often-confused elements of English grammar.
Gururaj, B.S. STC India (2003). Presentations>Writing>Grammar
#13160
Writing and Editing Good Sentences 
Creating good sentences involves some basic guidelines, including making sure that each sentence states clearly who or what does what, controlling subordination, using familiar subject-verb order, controlling pronoun use, using action verbs and active voice, forgetting silly rules, placing modifiers properly, using punctuation to reveal sentence structure, and using correct grammar and syntax. Editing sentences requires some understanding of grammar and syntax to recognize errors and explain changes. Reading aloud and checking sentence length and pronoun reference can help, and reading well-edited writing can help develop a good 'ear' for sentences.
Samson, Donald C., Jr. STC Proceedings (2000). Presentations>Writing
#30023
Make complex technical information understandable. Make it easy for the reader to read and extract information. Achieve clarity, conciseness, and coherence.
Hanson, Kenneth M. Los Alamos National Laboratory. Presentations>Writing>Publishing
#18212
With books and manuals, users decide what information 1. they want and when they will acquire it. With training materials, however the writer/instructional designer controls the flow of information and the way in which it is presented. To write training materials requires careful consideration of adult learning principles, the possibilities and limitations of presentation media and, for classroom training, the difference between written and spoken language. A training writer also needs to distill from complex concepts the main points that participants will remember after the training.
Urbick, Dolores. STC Proceedings (1996). Presentations>Education>Instructional Design>Writing
#18466
Writing Numbers in Technical Documents
A slideshow about representing numeric data within technical documents.
Elliott, Celia M. University of Illinois. Presentations>Slideshows>Writing
#13156
Writing Processes and Procedures Using Audience Analysis and the ISO 9000 Document Hierarchy
Processes and procedures are part of our everyday lives. When we have a problem following a set of instructions or difficulty understanding when we are supposed to perform a specific task, we realize first-hand the importance of processes and procedures in our lives. In order to develop successful processes and procedures, we must understand the differences between these two document types. Processes describe a sequence of tasks while procedures describe how to perform a specific task. However, knowing the differences between processes and procedures isn’t enough. We must also use audience analysis.
Cunat, Tricia and Mary Craig. STC Proceedings (2000). Presentations>Writing
#13154
Writing the Future: Blending Skills and Technology to Establish the Role of the Technical Writer
The rapid growth in demand for technical communicators is mirrored and driven by the continuing evolution of emerging technologies. Businesses striving to use technology to effectively position themselves must understand the role that the technical communicator plays in this evolution. As we continue to acquire a toolbox of skills, we enhance our proficiency as Renaissance communicators and propel our roles into the realm of knowledge management.
Wethington, Dirk, Don Edwards and Chris Stoops. STC Proceedings (2000). Presentations>Writing>Technical Writing
#14365
Written Any Good Book Reviews Recently? The Chemistry of theTechnical Book Review Process
Book reviews in a journal such as Technical Communication succeed when the right chemistry between reviewers and editor. Reviewers should recognize the multiple purposes of book reviews. They must contribute knowledge, integrity, writing ability, and objectivity to the review section. The editor, in turn, must be a people person, record keeper, visionary and nerd.
Murphy, Avon J. STC Proceedings (1997). Presentations>Writing
#32683
Becoming an API Writer: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Developers 
If you know API writing, there is greater demand for your skills, that is, there are more jobs to which you can apply. At the same time, there is a shortage of API writers. API writers tend to work more closely with development, instead of through product management or product definition or through specs. You are closer to those who design the product, privy to design decisions -- closer to the action.
Wroblewski, Daniel. STC Proceedings (2008). Presentations>Documentation>Writing>Technical Writing
#32686
Writing as an Asynchronous Conversation
Conversation is a theme that flows through all the work we do as technical communicators. Every use of your web site is a conversation started by a busy site visitor.
Redish, Janice C. 'Ginny'. STC Proceedings (2008). Presentations>Web Design>Writing>User Centered Design
#32783
Creating Quality Content with Open Source Tools
The detailed notes for the presentation on creating quality content with Open Source tools that was given at DocTrain East 2008 (Oct. 31, 2008).
Nesbitt, Scott. DMN Communications (2008). Presentations>Technology>Open Source>Technical Writing
#33290
Debunking the Boredom Myth of Technical Writing
Several weeks ago I wrote about my trip to Brigham Young University-Idaho and the presentation I gave there titled “Debunking the Boredom Myth of Technical Writing.” This podcast is a recording of my presentation.
Johnson, Tom H. Tech Writer Voices (2008). Presentations>Writing>Technical Writing>Podcasts
#34053
Medical writing requires a combination of technical skills in medical sciences and rhetorical skills in language arts.
Early, Debbie. AMWA (2005). Presentations>Writing>Technical Writing>Biomedical
#34160
Writing as a Materials Engineer 
How to get lab discoveries and results into a written document.
Hart, Hillary. University of Texas (2008). Presentations>Writing>Technical Writing>Engineering
#34200
Mavericks: The Ultra-Collaborative Composition Classroom
A case study of a course in which students used collaborative online tools such as Google Docs for major writing assignments, and the results the instructor discovered.
Meloni, Julie. SlideShare (2009). Presentations>Education>Writing>Collaboration
#34369
How to Write a Technical Report
This presentation describes the standard structure of a lab report and provides a methodology for successfully producing such a report. It includes a description of the generic structure of a report and variations on this theme.
Jobling, C.P. SlideShare (2007). Presentations>Writing>Technical Writing>Reports
#34370
Technical Writer - Exploding the Myths
Technical Writing explained using photographs of actual technical writers.
#35358
Exploiting Verbal-Visual Synergy in Presentation Slides 
Describes the most challenging aspect of creating slides for an oral presentation. Presents two principles for creating informative and persuasive graphics. Explains how to use drawing tools to communicate the schema of the slide and to emphasize important portions of the images.
Markel, Mike. Technical Communication Online (2009). Articles>Presentations>Writing>Rhetoric
