A discussion 'think piece' presented by Professor Lynn Martin at an innovation workshop hosted by the West Midlands Regional Observatory in Birmingham on 19 March 2009.
A discussion 'think piece' presented by Professor Lynn Martin at an innovation workshop hosted by the West Midlands Regional Observatory in Birmingham on 19 March 2009.
2012.06.13 Economic Growth and Academic Entrepreneurship: Lessons and Implica...NUI Galway
Professor Donald Siegel, University at Albany, State University of New York, presented the second keynote address "Economic Growth and Academic Entrepreneurship: Lessons and Implications for Industry, Academia and Policymakers" at the IntertradeIreland All-Island Innovation Programme annual conference 2012, Exploiting Industry and University Research, Development and Innovation: Why it Matters held at National University of Ireland, Galway, 12 - 13 June 2012. Part 1
Calit2 – Increasing Interaction Between Industry and University ResearchersLarry Smarr
08.03.31
Presentation
Panel on Best Practices in University-Industry Research Collaborations 2008 Engineering Deans Institute (EDI)
“Strategic University-Industry Partnerships for Innovation”
American Society for Engineering Education
University of California, San Diego
Title: Calit2 – Increasing Interaction Between Industry and University Researchers
La Jolla, CA
T-Shaped Professional: Building Skills for a Smarter Future - Thomas DarcyKEEN
From the 2016 KEEN Winter Conference: Thomas Darcy from IBM explains how industry needs more T-shaped people with both deep and broad skillsets. Learn more at www.EngineeringUnleashed.com/keen
A presentation about career paths in technical communication, along with salary data previously reported by both the Society for Technical Communication (www.stc.org) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The presentation makes the case that it is better to create a separate Confluence wiki page for each topic than to create copies of that topic in multiple guides. It presents a sample structure for a user's guide created in Confluence that makes use of local content but also macros that pull in content from elsewhere, allowing you to use the same wiki topic in multiple guides.
Here we talk about designing across, and for, multiple touchscreen platforms (Nokia, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 7) using Ribot’s recent suite of Tesco apps as a case study.
How do different form factors, operating systems, and interaction paradigms inform the design of real I-want-to-use-it-every-day apps?
How do you take the constraints (and opportunities) of differing mobile devices and design interfaces that, for the user, feel like they belong on the device and as part of their life?
(Download the presentation for full transcript)
Putting Out Fires with Content Strategy (InfoDevDC meetup)John Collins
You’ve probably heard – or said – something like “All I did today at work was put out fires.” We’ve all been there. We don’t want fires, but they happen. So, let’s see how content strategy helps put out fires in software development, and what you can do to transition from a technical writing role to a content strategy role.
Presented at the InfoDevDC meetup on Dec. 9, 2014 (http://www.meetup.com/InfoDevDC/events/212733712/)
2012.06.13 Economic Growth and Academic Entrepreneurship: Lessons and Implica...NUI Galway
Professor Donald Siegel, University at Albany, State University of New York, presented the second keynote address "Economic Growth and Academic Entrepreneurship: Lessons and Implications for Industry, Academia and Policymakers" at the IntertradeIreland All-Island Innovation Programme annual conference 2012, Exploiting Industry and University Research, Development and Innovation: Why it Matters held at National University of Ireland, Galway, 12 - 13 June 2012. Part 1
Calit2 – Increasing Interaction Between Industry and University ResearchersLarry Smarr
08.03.31
Presentation
Panel on Best Practices in University-Industry Research Collaborations 2008 Engineering Deans Institute (EDI)
“Strategic University-Industry Partnerships for Innovation”
American Society for Engineering Education
University of California, San Diego
Title: Calit2 – Increasing Interaction Between Industry and University Researchers
La Jolla, CA
T-Shaped Professional: Building Skills for a Smarter Future - Thomas DarcyKEEN
From the 2016 KEEN Winter Conference: Thomas Darcy from IBM explains how industry needs more T-shaped people with both deep and broad skillsets. Learn more at www.EngineeringUnleashed.com/keen
A presentation about career paths in technical communication, along with salary data previously reported by both the Society for Technical Communication (www.stc.org) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The presentation makes the case that it is better to create a separate Confluence wiki page for each topic than to create copies of that topic in multiple guides. It presents a sample structure for a user's guide created in Confluence that makes use of local content but also macros that pull in content from elsewhere, allowing you to use the same wiki topic in multiple guides.
Here we talk about designing across, and for, multiple touchscreen platforms (Nokia, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 7) using Ribot’s recent suite of Tesco apps as a case study.
How do different form factors, operating systems, and interaction paradigms inform the design of real I-want-to-use-it-every-day apps?
How do you take the constraints (and opportunities) of differing mobile devices and design interfaces that, for the user, feel like they belong on the device and as part of their life?
(Download the presentation for full transcript)
Putting Out Fires with Content Strategy (InfoDevDC meetup)John Collins
You’ve probably heard – or said – something like “All I did today at work was put out fires.” We’ve all been there. We don’t want fires, but they happen. So, let’s see how content strategy helps put out fires in software development, and what you can do to transition from a technical writing role to a content strategy role.
Presented at the InfoDevDC meetup on Dec. 9, 2014 (http://www.meetup.com/InfoDevDC/events/212733712/)
Building Quality Experiences for Users in Any LanguageJohn Collins
Companies are striving for a friendly tone with their content and also taking it to other cultures. Those two content goals seem to be at odds, but they don’t have to be. How do you reconcile more casual writing for content that will be translated into other languages? We’ll look at how to craft quality content for all users, regardless of their language. We’ll cover pitfalls to avoid and tactics to use for creating friendly English that yields pleasing translations.
These are the slides of my talk about Rails 2.2 i18n (internationalization) which I gave at the Fosdem '09 Ruby and Rails DevRoom on February 8th 2009.
See http://fosdem.org/2009/schedule/events/ror_i18n_rails_2_2 for more details.
Putting Out Fires with Content Strategy (STC Academic SIG)John Collins
You’ve probably heard – or said – something like “All I did today at work was put out fires.” We’ve all been there. We don’t want fires, but they happen. So, let’s see how content strategy helps put out fires in software development, and what you can do to prepare for a content strategy career.
Presented to the Society for Technical Communication Special Interest Group as part of the pre-conference activities for the CPTSC (Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication) Conference in September 2014.
Strategies for Friendly English and Successful LocalizationJohn Collins
This slideshow was designed for a 20-minute progression session at the 2014 Society for Technical Communication Summit, presented on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. It's a significantly shortened version of a 45-minute session I'll be giving at Information Development World.
Companies are starting to distinguish themselves with a unique, natural English voice and tone, and many companies also realize there’s a growth potential in localizing their product to reach international markets. That leaves a tension for writers of the English content that will be translated for the international markets. Do the writers focus on tone or on writing easily translated content? Those two goals may seem mutually exclusive, but actually, they’re a healthy combination. We’ll look at what localization is and how to create content that’s good for your English-speaking users and well-suited for translation.
The ruby on rails i18n core api-Neeraj KumarThoughtWorks
Across the world, natural or regional languages differ in many ways, (e.g. in pluralization rules). Therefore, Internationalization became a complex problem and it is hard to provide tools for solving all problems at once. Sven Fuchs focused to provide an extensible framework and easy to use gem that is Ruby I18n (internationalization) gem.
The Ruby I18n gem is mainly designed for translating your application to a single custom language other than English or for providing multi-language support for your ruby on rails application. The pivotal point of the new I18n api in Rails is the I18n module which is provided as a gem and shipped with Rails (starting from Rails 2.2) in ActiveSupport’s vendor directory.
Therefore, during my presentation I will try to go over some of the advanced optional features and architecture of I18n gem. Besides, I will also try to cover begin with I18n gem, setup, benefits, the work flow, what's in? and what's not? Etc.
Open Software Platforms for Mobile Digital BroadcastingFrancois Lefebvre
Overview of CRC projects in digital radio software projects. Discussion of potential future projects. Presented in Gatineau to students and professors of Computer Science and Engineering Department of UQO
Transforming Web Data The Magic of HTML to XML conversion service.pptxjaya660272
Technical writing is becoming more important in today’s day and age. In the fast-paced world, it is imperative to have accurate information and smooth communication. Technical Writing Services in the USA has a pool of expert technical writers who have considerable experience and expertise. Technical writing companies are involved in various activities in order to make the complicated concepts of technical nitty-gritty in an easy and digestible way so that the general public can access the information and do the work accordingly.
As access to the internet grows globally, the number of information sources are growing exponentially. In addition, innovations driven by technology platforms such as IoT, AI, MEMS, etc. are bringing new competitors into spaces that were never considered before. Whoever thought that an automotive OEM would feel threatened by Apple or Google. This period of expansion in both information sources and technologies presents a tremendous opportunity and challenge for global corporations. Information needs to be tracked on a regular and consistent basis from various (previously ignored) sources to identify new opportunities, innovations and threats. SciTech Patent Art will share its learnings from the establishment of one such well-thought through Competitive Technology Intelligence program for a global corporation. The presenter will discuss how scope was established, approach used, learnings/refinements to make the program more useful and at the end, summarize key elements of establishing and making such a program successful. Use of tools such as Artificial Intelligence, which is playing a critical role in program sustenance, will be reviewed in the context of establishing such a cost-effective global CTI program.
The Changing Face of TechComm and the Society for Technical CommunicationScott Abel
The technical communication landscape is changing rapidly. New tools,
techniques, expectations and opportunities are making it necessary to
expand the definition of what a technical communicator does and the
Society for Technical Communication is at the forefront of
communicating these changes to government and industry. Susan Burton,
Executive Director of the Society of Technical Communication (STC)
will discuss efforts to broaden the definition used by the U.S.
government Bureau of Labor Statistics to describe technical
communicators and the work they do. She
2015 engineers' content and online marketing preferences webcastENGINEERING.com
Slides from the September 2015 webcast: Engineer's Content and Online Marketing preferences.
In the webcast, the CEOs of ENGINEERING.com and TREW Marketing will speak to marketers specifically targeting highly technical audiences on the most effective ways to do marketing.
Download the full research report here: http://advertise.engineering.com/research-report-engineers-content-and-online-marketing-preferences
Watch the webcast here: http://advertise.engineering.com/2015-content-and-online-marketing-survey-to-engineers-webcast
Digital Literacy : 21st Century Student & Workforce DevelopmentCTC Tec
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Skapa at West Sweden Chamber of Commerce, Sep 24, 2018Erik Ekholm
This is a presentation I held for a group of CEOs at the West Sweden Chamber of Commerce. We discussed digital marketing and sales offering my views and experiences from content marketing, social media, advertising, etc.
Skapa: International Online Marketing for West Sweden Chamber of Commerce, Ma...Erik Ekholm
This is a presentation about international online marketing I held for a group of CEOs, marketing and sales managers at the West Sweden Chamber of Commerce
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Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying OnlineBruce Bennett
This webinar showcases resume styles and the elements that go into building your resume. Every job application requires unique skills, and this session will show you how to improve your resume to match the jobs to which you are applying. Additionally, we will discuss cover letters and learn about ideas to include. Every job application requires unique skills so learn ways to give you the best chance of success when applying for a new position. Learn how to take advantage of all the features when uploading a job application to a company’s applicant tracking system.
Exploring Career Paths in Cybersecurity for Technical CommunicatorsBen Woelk, CISSP, CPTC
Brief overview of career options in cybersecurity for technical communicators. Includes discussion of my career path, certification options, NICE and NIST resources.
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New Explore Careers and College Majors 2024Dr. Mary Askew
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1. Careers in Technical
Communication
Presentation for Dr. Liz Angeli’s Classes
Towson University, October 2014
Presented by Carolyn Klinger
2. Agenda
Techcomm definition
Career security
Paths to careers in
techcomm
Society for Technical
Communication
3. Technical Communication is…
Contributing to business goals by designing
and enhancing internal communications
and by reusing content in cost-effective
ways.
4. Technical Communication also
is…
Communicating about technical or
specialized topics by using technology,
including emerging new media
5. STC Body of Knowledge
Go to the STC collaboration site at
http://stcbok.editme.com to learn,
contribute, and add to your online
portfolio.
7. Disciplines
• Technical writing & editing
• Content strategy
• Information architecture
• Advertising & marketing communication
• Science writing (and “ghost writing”)
• Medical writing
• Work for nonprofit organizations (grant
proposals, etc.)
• Usability and accessibility
• Instructional design
• Indexing
8. Technical Writing & Editing
• Hardware and software
documentation
• Policies and procedures
• White papers
• Textbooks
• Proposals
• Marketing materials
• Video scripts
• Magazine articles
• Copy editing for publishers
9. Medical Writing
• Editing or ghost-writing articles
for medical journals
• Patient-oriented websites
• Flyers describing illnesses and
treatments, for doctors’ offices
• Medical transcription
• Instructions for prescription
medication
• Marketing materials and web
sites
• Instructions for using medical
devices such as X-ray machines
• Biotech
10. Work for Nonprofit Organizations
• Grant proposals
• Fund-raising collaterals
• Literature for clients of
the nonprofit groups
• Web site design, content,
and maintenance
11. Advertising & Marketing
Communications • Advertising
– Print
– Radio
– TV
– Billboards
– Web sites
– Social media
• Marketing collateral
– Brochures
– Flyers
– Fact sheets
– Trade show graphics
– Narrated video
– Web sites
12. Career Security
• Job market for techcomm is huge
• Technology is always a growth market
• Smart companies know that their communication
with their customers can make or break them
13. Tech Writing is One of the Best
Jobs in America
http://money.cnn.com/pf/best-jobs/2013/snapshots/86.html
14. BLS Tracks Salary and Outlook
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/technical-writers.htm
16. Growing Job Market
States with the most high tech and industry jobs have the most techcommjobs
There are 46,100+ technical writers in the U.S.!
(according to the 2012-2013 STC Salary Database)
17. Annual STC Salary Database
Data are from the 2012-2013 STC Salary Database
18. Data are from the
2012-2013 STC
Salary Database,
which is drawn from
data reported by the
United States
Bureau of Labor
Statistics
19. Local Industries
• Biotech/Medical/Science
• Computer hardware
• Computer software
• Computer networking and security
• Consumer products
• Telecommunications
• Finance
• Academia
• Government/Defense/Aerospace
• Nonprofit organizations
24. Degree Programs
• B.A. in techcomm
• M.A. in techcomm
• Ph.D. in techcomm
• Undergraduate minor in
techcomm
• A certificate based on a
given number of courses in
techcomm
26. Benefits of Membership
• Affiliation (geographic or virtual) with an STC student chapter
• Affiliation (geographic or virtual) with an STC geographic chapter
• Affiliation with one STC special interest group (SIG)
• Access to salary scales, job listings, and other valuable intellectual
property on the international STC web site
• Opportunities to expand your network and build skills through
volunteering
27. Benefits of Membership (Cont.)
• Eligibility for STC student
mentoring programs
• Professional networking
• Online access to industry-leading
professional publications
• Reduced rates for STC
conferences, webinars (plus free
webinars), and certification in
technical communication
Helps to have a tech/science degree in related field (e.g., biology, chemistry, animal science, physiology, etc.)
Practical experience is also good (lab tech, EMT, vet tech, regulatory affairs, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret research data
Basic statistics
There are many opportunities for good writers in the non-profit sector, and, in most cases, the writing isn’t that technical. In general, the salaries are lower than they are in the commercial sector, but it can be a great place to start and gain some experience. There’s also satisfaction in helping a worthy cause, as opposed to building the corporate “bottom line.”
Technical marketing writing demands a special kind of creativity. Corporations are moving into a new paradigm on advertising. Instead of relying purely on “push” advertising where they blitz you with their brand until it finally sticks, they are exploring interactive communication with customers and potential customers in online forums such as blogs, wikis, Facebook, and Twitter.
So, how good is the job market for technical communicators? We’ll look at some of the numbers on the next few charts, but as you can see, it’s a huge market, and it’s a growing market. Technical communicators bring business value to the companies they work for, which is directly reflected in their median salaries.
Technical communication may not be as well-known a profession as many, but as you can see in this chart, there are a lot of technical communicators in the United States. Not surprisingly, the highest concentration of technical communicators is in the states that have the greatest concentration of high technology and industry. Like every profession, technical communication took a dive during the Recession, but as the economy starts to crank back up, so will technology and industry.
Technical communication may not be as well-known a profession as many, but as you can see in this chart, there are a lot of technical communicators in the United States. Not surprisingly, the highest concentration of technical communicators is in the states that have the greatest concentration of high technology and industry. Like every profession, technical communication took a dive during the Recession, but as the economy starts to crank back up, so will technology and industry.
Writing accurately— It’s important get it right
Writing clearly— It’s vital to keep it clear
Writing concisely— It’s wise to keep it short
Writing coherently— It had better make sense (outline!)
Writing creatively— It needs to come across to a lay audience
Tapping diverse media— It’s a multi-media world. Text must be reinforced with, visuals, multi-media, web design, and social media
Crossing boundaries and cultures— Here’s where “Global English” becomes so critical. And you can do that!
Many benefits are free and the member discounts you get on the others will very quickly exceed your student membership fee.