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sorry, it must have been a long day for me-- because i keep wanting to add
things. and no, it's not because i'm a bad tech writer and didn't organize
my information-- but, maybe because i didn't gather enough information
before i started typing.
i have a certificate in tech writing. plus a bs and an ms. the certificate
program was only offered to people who already had a 4-yr degree. it is a
very well-recognized and respected program. it includes a semester-long
internship. real-world experience. all of my professors have PhDs and
publish frequently and have tons of real world exp. believe me, i know the
difference. i have been in academia. universities are full of them. my
professors taught me valuable skills. our successes are theirs.
