Making Sense of the Visual in Technical Communication: A Visual Literacy Approach to Pedagogy    

We employ an array of terms to denote the visual; however, we have not yet agreed on a clear framework for understanding the function and relationship between visual concepts. I propose a literacy approach to the visual so that as educators, researchers, students, and practitioners, we acquire more than skills that rely on changing definitions and technologies but an intellectual faculty that provides the knowledge, understanding, and abilities that the visual affords. Through an analysis of arguments for visual instruction, I present the wayS in which scholars justify their claims about the visual. These arguments uncover the breadth and depth of the visual and contribute to a taxonomy of visual terminology.

Portewig, Tiffany Craft. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication (2004). Articles>TC>Education>Visual Rhetoric

Making the Leap  

Increasingly, designers and publishers are finding themselves thrust into the world of 'new media.' Here's an overview of what to expect.

Larkin, James. Adobe Magazine (1995). Careers>Multimedia>TC

Making the Move to Marketing  

Making the move to marketing communication writing allows you to leverage your existing skills and requires that you gain some new ones.

Ausman, Deborah, Michele E. Davis, Kelli Gant and Laura Mulcahy. STC Proceedings (2000). Careers>TC>Marketing

Making the Transition from Student to Employee  

Advice to students preparing to become technical communicators.

Alroy, Faye. Intercom (2003). Careers>Advice>TC

Making the Transition From Techcom to Marcom

At first glance, technical communication (techcom) and technical marketing communication (marcom) appear to be very different genres. Where traditional techcom strives to help people use products, marcom seeks to make people realize they need products.

Simard, Christy. Writing Assistance (2007). Careers>TC>Technical Writing>Marketing

Making the Transition from Technical Writer to Manager

This article is a collage of ideas and experiences from some people who've made the leap from writer to manager. Although it's not a step-by-step guideline, it provides some compelling insight as to what individuals might expect as they transition into the management ranks. Even if you are an experienced manager, you might find these ideas helpful.

Capri, Steve. Writing Assistance (2007). Careers>Management>TC>Technical Writing

Managing a Successful Employment Information Committee  

A successful STC Employment Information Committee provides many rewards for job seekers, employers, and committee members. The Society’s Employment Information Manager and members from the Employment Information Committees of the Silicon Valley Chapter and the Lone Star Chapter discuss techniques for operating a successful employment information chapters.

Murphy, Katherine B., Terry N. Turner and Roger E. Masse. STC Proceedings (1993). Articles>Management>Interviewing>STC

Managing Chapter Competitions  

Holding competitions at regional and local levels enhances the value a chapter provides its members. This workshop, designed for chapter leaders and competition managers, provides a practical and well-tested plan for managing the chapter’s annual competition. Attendees will receive a complete package of samples, spreadsheet and document templates, and presentation slides that they can customize for their chapters.

Levander, Deanne K. and Preeti Mathur. STC Proceedings (2004). Articles>Collaboration>Community Building>STC

Managing Chapter Newsletters: Shooting for Best of Show  

Newsletter editor is one of the most challenging and visible positions in your chapter. Now that you've accepted the job what should you accomplish over the next year? Never mind that, what are you supposed to do?! And how do you make sure this 'part-time, volunteer' experience doesn't n take over your life?

Disch, Cheryl and Cheryl Lockett Zubak. STC Proceedings (1995). Articles>TC>Community Building>Newsletters

Managing the Communication Between Writers and SMEs  

The development of a modern software product is a complex process involving a variety of disciplines, including that of the technical writer. It is essential that the writers establish close relationships with all other groups in the process and that they build effective and efficient systems of communication between them. The job of the writing manager is to ensure that the writing team obtains the information it needs in a timely manner and that the group interacts effectively with other groups in the process. This can be achieved by a blend of intergroup communication, background research, documentation and schedule planning and a well organized documentation review process.

Morgan, Sharon. STC Proceedings (1998). Articles>TC>Collaboration>SMEs

Managing the Competition: Strive, Thrive, Survive  

Audience members and competition veterans exchanged known as 'the matrix' lists each of the many activities tips, suggestions, opinions, and war stories in this informal panel discussion. Some topics discussed are summarized here.

Collins, Martha D., Susan J. Grodsky, Lawrence J. MacDonald, Laura M. Ramsey, Carla Salvador and Corinne Stefanick. STC Proceedings (1995). Articles>TC

Managing the Monster, Managing the Zoo  

Every technical communicator, whether controlling a single large project or a dozen small ones, must develop a set of management skills appropriate to the task in order to remain a qualified member of the communication team. This calls for being part diplomat, part technical expert, part salesman, and part rhinoceros.

Wise, Daniel E. and Elizabeth Bailey. STC Proceedings (2005). Articles>Project Management>TC

Managing the Monster, Managing the Zoo  

Every technical communicator, whether controlling a single large project or a dozen small ones, must develop a set of management skills appropriate to the task in order to remain a qualified member of the communication team. This calls for being part diplomat, part technical expert, part salesman, and part rhinoceros.

Wise, Daniel E. and Elizabeth Bailey. STC Proceedings (2004). Careers>TC>Project Management

Managing the Monster; Managing the Zoo  

Every technical communicator, whether controlling a single large project or a dozen small ones, must develop a set of management skills appropriate to the task in order to remain a qualified member of the communication team. This calls for being part diplomat, part technical expert, part salesman, and part rhinoceros.

Wise, Daniel E. and Elizabeth Bailey. STC Proceedings (2003). Careers>Management>TC

Managing Valuable Chapter Content

One of the ways that STC chapters can improve their value proposition to present and prospective members is to make available some of the best content that is created by and owned by the chapter members.

Kinder, Meredith and Sheila Loring. Carolina Communique (2006). Articles>Content Management>Community Building>STC

Managing Your Career  

We as Technical Communicators must take more control over our careers. This session provides a quiz to rate career management progress and then offers practical suggestions, specifically for to the Technical Communicator to manage a career effectively. Topics such as career plans, networking, increasing professional visibility and contact tracking tools are discussed. Activity includes writing a career plan.

Bailey, Cheryl and Gena Belcher. STC Proceedings (1995). Careers>TC>Planning

Manual for Teaching HU333 at Michigan Tech

A manual to introduce new instructors to issues they must consider during the term prior to teaching Technical Communication.

Michigan Tech University (1998). Academic>Course Materials>TC

Mapping Good Practices in and through Creative Praxis

The notion of 'good practice' was one of the most controversial we encountered in our attempts to create a set of helpful guidelines for the making and sharing of new media tools by and for artists.

Goodman, Lizbeth. AHDS Performing Arts (2006). Articles>TC>Workflow

The Marathon of Chapter Presidency  

This panel discussion becomes what the audience deems it to be. Each panelist is a past STC chapter president. Issues are audience-dependent but may include topics such as handling volunteers, managing money, recruiting members, and so forth. Join this informal discussion to share ideas, quandaries, and solutions for successfully leading a chapter.

Graham, Bonni, Mark Hanigan, Linda Oestreich, Jeff Staples and Carolyn Watt. STC Proceedings (1998). Articles>Management>Community Building>STC

The Marathon of Chapter Presidency  

This panel/discussion takes shape as the audience molds it. Each panelist is a past STC chapter president and has managed to successfully run the “Marathon of Chapter Presidency.” The past-presidents panel comprises senior members, associate fellows, committee managers, and other leaders of the society Issues are audience-dependent but may include topics such as handling volunteers, managing money, recruiting members, and so forth. Join this informal discussion to share ideas, quandaries, and solutions for successfully leading a chapter. All current, past, and potential chapter leaders are welcome.

Brogan, Barbara B., Steven M. Cascone, Mark Hanigan, Linda L. Oestreich, and Charlotte J. Ruenzel. STC Proceedings (1994). Articles>Management>Community Building>STC

The Marathon of Chapter Presidency  

This panel discussion takes shape as the audience molds it. Each panelist is a past STC chapter president. Issues are audience-dependent but may include topics such as handling volunteers, managing money, recruiting members, and so forth. Join this informal discussion to share ideas, quandaries, and solutions for successfully leading a chapter.

Blankinship, Ann, Barbara B. Brogan, LaVonna F. Funkhouser, Gary L. Higgins and Gary M. Smith. STC Proceedings (1995). Articles>TC>Community Building>STC

The Marathon of Chapter Presidency  

This panel/discussion takes shape as the audience molds it. Each panelist is a past STC chapter president and has managed to successfully run the “Marathon of Chapter Presidency.” The past-presidents panel comprises a fellow, an associate fellow, a director sponsor, senior members, committee managers, and other leaders of the society. Issues are audience-dependent but may include topics such as handling volunteers, managing money recruiting members, and so forth. Join this informal discussion to share ideas, quandaries, and solutions for successfully leading a chapter.

Oestreich, Linda L., Mark Hanigan, Richard Julius, Patricia J. McClelland and Carolyn L. Watt. STC Proceedings (1996). Presentations>Management>Professionalism>STC

The Marathon of Chapter Presidency: How to Compete and Win  

Listen to and talk with past and present STC chapter presidents about the positive side of lessons learned in running a chapter. Each panelist will initially address a specific issue that he or she faced as chapter president. Issues vary but will include tips on getting volunteers, learning more about your chapter members, and maybe most importantly, reaping the benefits and joys of chapter leadership. Join this informal discussion and take some new, exciting ideas back to your home chapter.

Oestreich, Linda L., Steven M. Cascone, Mark Hanigan Carolyn L. Watt, John C. Hurd and Kathleen B. Aughey. STC Proceedings (1993). Articles>Management>Community Building>STC

March 1, 2000, through June 30, 2000  

This report covers specifications, standards, and amendments received from March 1, 2000, through June 30, 2000.

Bach, Claudia. Intercom (2000). Articles>History>TC

March 1, 2001, through July 15, 2001  

This report covers specifications, standards, and amendments received from March 1, 2001, through July 15, 2001.

Bach, Claudia. Intercom (2001). Articles>History>TC