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#14686

Essentials of Successful Cooperation   (PDF)

Brys discusses ways that technical communicators can lay foundations for good working relationships with subject matter experts.

Brys, Catherine M. Intercom (2001). Careers>Workplace>Collaboration>SMEs

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#15130

Estimating Documentation Projects   (PDF)

Outlines a system for estimating the costs, in time and money, of a documentation project.

Pandit, Makarand M. Intercom (2001). Careers>Documentation

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#18537

Estimating Online Projects   (PDF)

Describes a detailed process for estimating the time and costs of online communication projects.

Drakeley, Caroline A. Intercom (2003). Careers>Web Design>Consulting

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#24169

An Ethical Gamble   (PDF)

Are the ethical issues affected by a vendor's status as an offshore operation? By the prospect of Internet gambling becoming illegal in the U.S. (bill pending in the U.S. House of Representatives)? By the presumption of shady morals in the gambling industry? Should one's choices be affected by his/her rocky employment history?

Bryan, John G. Intercom (2004). Articles>Business Communication>Ethics

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#15131

Evaluating Your Web Site   (PDF)

Assesses three methods of evaluating Web sites: guest books, hit counters, and log analyzers.

Archee, Raymond K. Intercom (2001). Design>Web Design>Assessment

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#28276

Evolution of a Disclaimer   (PDF)

What if a disclaimer seems to be more than just a disclaimer? Readers are invited to consider the fictitious case presented and to share their thoughts for publication in an upcoming issue of Intercom.

Bryan, John G. Intercom (2006). Articles>TC>Ethics>Case Studies

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#14733

Exploring the World of User-Centered Design   (PDF)

Gribbons discusses trends in the marketplace that challenge the traditional view of technical communication and offer valuable opportunities for technical communicators in user-centered design.

Gribbons, William M. Intercom (2002). Articles>User Centered Design

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#19666

eXtreme Documentation   (PDF)

A revolution is under way in software development, revolving around agile methodologies that allow more room for design changes based on input from customers during development. One popular agile methodology is eXtreme Programming (XP).

Nuckols, Carl E. Intercom (2003). Articles>Documentation>Agile>Extreme Documentation

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#24640

FAQs About Your First CBT   (PDF)

A comprehensive overview of computer-based training for technical communicators new to the subject.

Wokosin, Linda. Intercom (2004). Articles>Education>Instructional Design>Online

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#14684

Faster, Better, and Cheaper: The Software Development Life Cycle   (PDF)

Block shows how a technical writer's involvement in each stage of software development can lead to higher quality software products.

Block, Barbara M. Intercom (2001). Design>User Centered Design>Software

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#24197

The Fault of Vacuity   (PDF)

I labeled wordiness the most obvious fault in technical writing. In retrospect, I think I was wrong. I believe the greatest fault our writing can have is vacuity, or lack of substance. We too often write words that say nothing.

Bush, Donald W. Intercom (2004). Articles>Editing>Technical Editing>Technical Writing

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#19638

A Field Guide to Technical SMEs   (PDF)

Although not rare birds in urban high-tech environments, technical subject matter experts (SMEs) are a fascinating species to observe—and a challenging breed for corporate communicators to manage. This tongue-in-cheek field guide identifies four common sub-species, and explains how to spot each by its distinctive markings and how to cope with its behaviors for companionable nesting.

Lange, Penny L. Intercom (2003). Careers>Writing>Technical Writing>SMEs

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#15132

File-Exchange and Workflow Issues   (PDF)

Suggests ways that editors can organize multiple versions of articles and avoid the pitfalls of transferring electronic files over the Internet.

Hart, Geoffrey J.S. Intercom (2000). Articles>Editing>Online

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#15133

Finding Proposal Money for Nonprofits   (PDF)

Offers tips on how nonprofit organizations can search for and attain funding.

Munger, Roger H. Intercom (2001). Careers>Business Communication>Proposals

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#15134

Finding That First Job   (PDF)

Offers suggestions on finding work in technical communication for recent college graduates, professionals in other fields, and those who want to add documentation duties to their current jobs.

Block, Barbara M. Intercom (2001). Careers>Interviewing>TC

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#14767

Finding What You Want on the Web   (PDF)

Fugate reviews a number of Web sites, search engines, and databases that self-employed technical communicators could use to track down information.

Fugate, Alice E. Intercom (2002). Articles>TC>Online

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#28369

Finding Work in Tough Times   (PDF)

It's not easy to find rewarding work. Hart describes three steps you can take to help the process go more smoothly when searching for that new job.

Hart, Geoffrey J.S. Intercom (2006). Careers>TC

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#14778

Fire Up Your Frozen Job Search   (PDF)

Graden analyzes the reasons why job searches sometimes stall and suggests how technical communicators looking for employment can regain momentum.

Graden, Katherine E. Intercom (2002). Careers>Unemployment

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#15135

A Firm Foundation   (PDF)

This article presents a brief history of the Association of Technical Writers and Editors, one of STC's parent organizations.

Rutkowski, Ed. Intercom (2001). Articles>History>TC

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#31077

The Flexible Intranet   (PDF)   (members only)

The key to efficient and effective user support is an intranet site that supports employees in performing their tasks. However, most intranet sites offer an overload of information that users often must interpret on their own. Van Mansom outlines a useful approach to creating corporate intranet sites.

van Mansom, Kees. Intercom (2008). Articles>Web Design>Intranets

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#24165

Flexing Your Marketing Muscles: Tactics for the Reluctant Marketer   (PDF)

I don’t like to market myself. Sometimes I think, 'Heck, I’m good at what I do. I've been doing this for thirty years. Why don’t people come to me?' Then I get over it, consult my marketing plan, and get on with it. (See my previous column, 'Building a Marketing Plan,' in the May 2004 issue of Intercom.) I don't like to market my services, but I like to have marketedmy services. And I keep one thought foremost in the process: 'Marketing is like swimming: If you stop, you sink!'

Frick, Elizabeth G. 'Bette'. Intercom (2004). Articles>Business Communication>Marketing

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#14625

Following the Doctor's Orders   (PDF)

In this ethics case, O'Neill presents a fictional scenario in which a technical communicator is asked to modify copyrighted materials from a training program. Readers are asked to forward their opinions concerning the scenario to be published in a later issue of Intercom.

O'Neill, Michael T. Intercom (2000). Articles>Workplace>Ethics

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#15136

Four Tips for Professional Development   (PDF)

Discusses how technical communicators can keep themselves marketable at a time when technologies and work environments are rapidly changing.

Dimick, Sharlyn A. Intercom (2002). Careers>Education>Continuing

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#28368

Free or Open-Source Tools for Technical Communicators, Part 1: The Software   (PDF)

This article takes a look at some of the most successful free and open-source products available for technical communicators and their clients.

Curley, Charles. Intercom (2006). Articles>TC>Software>Open Source

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#15137

From Classroom to Cubicle   (PDF)

Identifies helpful courses and activities that can prepare students and new technical communicators for their duties in the workplace.

Johnson, Felicia R. Intercom (2002). Careers>Education>TC>Workplace

 
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