STC West Coast Canada http://tc.eserver.org/publisher/STC_West_Coast_Canada A listing of works published by STC West Coast Canada in the field of technical communication. en-us Copyright (c) 2005-08 by the EServer. All rights reserved. tclib-editorial@eserver.org (TC Library Editorial Board) webmaster@eserver.org (Geoffrey Sauer) http://tc.eserver.org/images/newlogo.gif STC West Coast Canada http://tc.eserver.org/dir/STC_West_Coast_Canada Information Design for PDAs http://tc.eserver.org/32376.html http://tc.eserver.org/32376.html Designing online Help for PDAs is a marked shift from designing for personal computers because the reduced memory capacity and display-unit size (a VGA screen of 300x240 pixels) of PDAs mandate Help formats optimized in ways not necessary with larger machines. Current Help files on PDAs are simple HTML files, but this format might prove inadequate for the complex Help files needed for more elaborate software applications. Thus it is necessary to explore strategies for online Help that work within the limitations of small-screen devices. Informational Interviews http://tc.eserver.org/22628.html http://tc.eserver.org/22628.html Informational interviewing, a.k.a. networking, is a very effective way to learn and make contacts, in not just technical writing, but any field you are considering as a career option. Job Bank http://tc.eserver.org/22627.html http://tc.eserver.org/22627.html A list of positions currently available for technical communicators in Western Canada. STC West Coast Canada Job Bank Mailing List http://tc.eserver.org/22629.html http://tc.eserver.org/22629.html The job bank mail list is open to anybody who is a current member of the STC. It is implemented as a Yahoo group but you do not need to be a Yahoo member to be on the list. Hiring Guide: Hiring the Best Technical Communicator http://tc.eserver.org/22612.html http://tc.eserver.org/22612.html Whether you sell widgets or wisdom, bicycles or bytes, a technical communicator makes sure that your best thinking is reflected on paper and online. Hiring a technical communicator is the same as hiring any qualified professional. This online guide offers some suggestions to help you find and select the best technical communicator for your job.