Teaming Up to Define Your Users  

Demonstrates how technical communicators can be leaders in the effort to create thorough descriptions of a product's users.

Filippo, Elizabeth G. Intercom (2002). Design>User Centered Design>Assessment>Personas

Technical Communication in Sweden  

Describes what it's like to work as a technical communicator in Sweden, a country where the profession has a long tradition.

Moller, Birgitta. Intercom (2002). Articles>TC>Regional>Scandinavia

Technical Communication Programs in Asia  

A report on the growth of technical communication in Asia, with an emphasis on China and South Korea.

Li, Xiaoli. Intercom (2002). Academic>Education>Regional>Asia

Technical Communication: The Next Wave  

Perlin examines cutting-edge developments in technical communication and discusses their possible impact on the workplace.

Perlin, Neil E. Intercom (2001). Articles>TC>Workplace

Technical Communicators Go to the Moon  

This article highlights the contributions of technical communicators to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mercury and Apollo programs, which culminated in 1969 with the landing of men on the moon.

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

Technical Communicators--Why They Study  

The authors, both teachers at Concordia University, report on a survey conducted by their Continuing Education Department that suggests several reasons why many technical communicators desire more education. Waterhouse and Sklar also describe how their department is using the survey to tailor its curriculum to the needs of technical communicators.

Waterhouse, Ann and Adrianne Sklar. Intercom (2000). Articles>Education>Continuing

Technical Communicators: Designing the User Experience  

Fisher argues that technical communicators should take the lead in developing software that satisfies user demands, and describes how to develop the new skills needed to do so.

Fisher, Lori H. Intercom (2001). Design>User Centered Design>Software

Technical Editing 101  

Provides tips for new technical editors on how to develop an effective editing process.

McNeill, Angie D. Intercom (2001). Articles>Editing

Technical Presentations: From Neophyte to Master  

Discusses ways that technical presenters can improve their speaking skills.

Walinskas, Karl. Intercom (2000). Articles>Presentations

Technical Translation: Craft, Not Commodity  

Describes the work of translators and suggests strategies buyers can use to find the best translator for their needs.

Cardillo, Louis M. Intercom (2004). Articles>Editing>Localization>Technical Writing

Technical Writers and Patent Applications  

Worth examines the role of technical writers in the patent application process.

Worth, Carol. Intercom (2002). Careers>Writing>Intellectual Property

Technical Writers in Russia  

Jacobson, a Russian expatriate, reports on the history and current state of technical communication in Russia.

Jacobson, Lena. Intercom (2001). Articles>TC>Regional>Russia

Technical Writing and the Sciences  

This article, the first in a series on the history of technical communication, examines the evolving roles of technical writers and editors in scientific communication.

Rutkowski, Ed. Intercom (2000). Articles>Scientific Communication

Technical Writing in Cuba  

Reports on the training and education of technical writers in Cuba.

Sapp, David Alan. Intercom (2004). Articles>Writing>Technical Writing>Cuba

Technical Writing in the Antarctic  

Williams describes the experiences of two technical writers who worked in Antarctica.

Williams, Lisa. Intercom (2000). Articles>Writing>Regional>Antarctica

The Technical Writing Internship  

Based on her experiences as an interning technical communicator, Lurkis argues that internships are valuable experiences for both students and companies.

Lurkis, Elisa B. Intercom (2001). Academic>Internships

Technical Writing Is Unique  

Bush clarifies the role of technical editors in light of the particular purposes of technical documents.

Bush, Donald W. Intercom (2001). Articles>Editing>TC

Technically, It's Still Marketing: The Rewards and Rigors of Writing Marketing Copy for Technology Companies  

Writing for technology companies has its own unique set of challenges. Here's how to work around some of them.

Calhoun, Harry. Intercom (2006). Careers>Writing>Marketing

Techniques for Successful SME Interviews  

Lambe offers tips for gathering information from SMEs.

Lambe, Jennifer L. Intercom (2000). Articles>Interviewing>Collaboration>SMEs

Telecommuting: Eight Tips for Success  

Shares tips with new telecommuters on setting up a home office, maintaining work discipline, staying connected with colleagues and clients, and easing a doubting manager's anxieties.

Steiner, Rob. Intercom (2007). Careers>Telecommuting

The Ten Commandments of Effective Portfolios  

Offers ten suggestions on how job candidates can assemble a winning portfolio.

St. Amant, Kirk R. Intercom (2002). Careers>Portfolios

The Ten Commandments of Job Hunting  

Offers ten suggestions for job seekers who wish to improve their interview skills.

Bannister Grey, Paula. Intercom (2004). Careers>Interviewing

Ten Misconceptions about Software Documentation  

Presents ten misconceptions about software documentation that may have contributed to the persistence of poor documentation.

Nayar, Pawan. Intercom (2000). Articles>Documentation>Software

Ten Myths about Working in Europe  

Debunks ten myths about working in Europe, giving Americans a realistic view of the difficulties of working abroad.

Koster-Lenhardt, Victoria 'Vici'. Intercom (2000). Articles>TC>Regional>Europe

Ten Things to Do During Downtime  

Presents a list of tasks to occupy one's mind and contribute to future earnings while 'between jobs.'

Sudol, Tammy. Intercom (2000). Careers>TC