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Bibliography of Works on Scientific Writing
The compilation of bibliographies is at best an inexact science. Since the literature on scientific writing is both vast and diverse, I've tried to narrow this list down to those works which answer two basic questions: 'What are the distinguishing characteristics of scientific writing?' and 'How do scientists learn the norms and style of scientific writing?'
Carpenter, Harrison. University of Colorado. Resources>Bibliographies>Scientific Communication
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Models, like myths and metaphors, help us to make sense of our world. Whether it is derived from whim or from serious research, a model offers its user a means of comprehending an otherwise incomprehensible problem. An instructional design model gives structure and meaning to an I.D. problem, enabling the would-be designer to negotiate her design task with a semblance of conscious understanding. Models help us to visualize the problem, to break it down into discrete, manageable units. The value of a specific model is determined within the context of use. Like any other instrument, a model assumes a specific intention of its user. A model should be judged by how it mediates the designer's intention, how well it can share a work load, and how effectively it shifts focus away from itself toward the object of the design activity. Models, like other tools, shape the consciousness of those who use them. The tool molds the wielder who molds the tool, ad infinitum. Our models frame the reality we impose on the world and the experience that is forged out of their use brings us to higher levels of understanding about the design problem, but only within the framework of the specific models we adopt.
Ryder, Martin. University of Colorado at Denver. Resources>Education>Instructional Design
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Links to resources about the Minimalist Model applied to documentation and training.
Ryder, Martin. University of Colorado at Denver (1995). Articles>Language>Rhetoric>Minimalism
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Proofreader's and Editor's Symbols 
The following marks are standard proofreading and editing marks. A professional proofreader puts a mark (usually a line or caret) in the line and writes the correction in the margin. An editor makes corrections within the line rather than in the margin (in part because an editor's changes are typically more extensive), which is why editors prefer to work with double-spaced copy.
University of Colorado (2002). Reference>Editing
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I've compiled these links after long hours of web surfing. Check them out. You may find something of use. Please remember that all internet sources are mutable and that some links may be dead, altered greatly, or just plain unreliable.
Carpenter, Harrison. University of Colorado (1999). Resources>Directories>Scientific Communication
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Editing and proofreading symbols are used by editors and others for indicating text changes. The symbols are universally understood among most writers, editors, proofreaders, text processors, and printers.
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Technical Communicators For Peace and Justice
TC4PJ is a grassroots network of academics and practicioners in the fields of technical communication, human-computer interaction, usability, and information architecture.
University of Colorado at Denver. Resources>Mailing Lists>TC
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Technical Writing introduces students to the world of technical and professional communication. The focus of this course is upon writing that you might use on-the-job.
University of Colorado. Academic>Courses>Writing>Technical Writing
