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Becoming a Technical Communicator 
So you want to be a technical communicator? Here are some pointers to get you started.
Info Action (2004). Careers>TC
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Choosing the Best Graphics Sources 
A guide to using different types of graphic file formats.
Dawson, Colin. Info Action (2003). Design>Graphic Design>Standards
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Effective Use of Contract Communicators
How to get the most from employing a contract technical writer -- common sense, but not necessarily common practice.
Info Action (2002). Articles>Management>Consulting
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Outsourcing Information Projects
Issues you should consider when selecting a service provider for documentation, help or other information projects.
Dawson, Colin. Info Action (2002). Articles>Management>Outsourcing
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Perspective Illustrations in CorelDraw
There is space for non-specialist technical communicators to provide attractive and relevant artwork.
Info Action (2000). Design>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration
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Requesting a quote for outsourced documentation services can be confusing and frustrating. Often it means that managers in IT, engineering or HR must negotiate with professionals whose skills they cannot effectively assess. This can easily lead to inappropriate expectations and disappointment.
Dawson, Colin. Info Action (2000). Articles>Documentation>Outsourcing>Assessment
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Why would anybody want to use JavaHelp? The answer is not necessarily obvious, especially to help authors.
Info Action (2002). Articles>Documentation>Online>Help
