RE: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken

["Bonnie Granat" <bgranat -at- granatedit -dot- com>]

This may be of interest: http://jerz.setonhill.edu/resources/FAQ/TW.htm. It
reflects the classical view of technical writing. If Lauren's been taught
something else when she studied technical writing, I'd like to have a word
with her instructors. <g>


Bonnie Granat
http://www.GranatEdit.com
 

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> You are using a non-standard definition of technical writing. 
> I am viewing technical writing as the term that encompasses 
> all specialized writing--business writing, for me, is 
> therefore a subset of technical writing. 


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