RE: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken

Subject: RE: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken
From: Melissa Nelson <melmis36 -at- hotmail -dot- com>
To: <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 11:28:00 -0400

I have tried to stay out of this argument...however from my experience as a technical whatever you want to call me, it really does not seem to matter what I choose to call myself. Every job I have had, or applied for, had the title "Technical Writer". The only time the word Communications has been used is when I received my B.A. in Scientific and Technical Communications...and technically not even then, since I got a BA and not a BS, it became Scientific and Technical Arts.

SIGH...just do not call me "late to dinner" or "fired" and I am happy!Have a happy and gainfully employed day!

Melissa



> Subject: RE: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:15:37 -0700> From: Leonard -dot- Porrello -at- SoleraTec -dot- com> To: sbeard -at- oico -dot- com; techwr -at- genek -dot- com; bgranat -at- granatedit -dot- com; techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> > > Gene wrote: "My first thought when I hear of technical writers trying> to get their titles changed to "technical communicator," "information> developer," etc., is that it must be a terrible thing to be working in a> place where being called a writer causes one to develop such an> inferiority complex."> > It's an interesting thought, but I don't think it comes down to ego and> insecurity. Someone with acute or chronic insecurity would not last long> as a technical writer, and none of the people who have contributed to> this thread seem to lack temerity.> > I think it is a matter of economics: "What title will best convey to the> market the full scope of my skills?" I personally tend to go with the> hypothesis that "technical writer" is the safest bet, but at the same> time, I wouldn't try to slam those who prefer "Technical Communicator"> unless I had empirical evidence.> > Is there one person reading this thread who wouldn't accept a change in> title if doing so meant more pay?> > Leonard C. Porrello> > > -----Original Message-----> From: techwr-l-bounces+leonard -dot- porrello=soleratec -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> [mailto:techwr-l-bounces+leonard -dot- porrello=soleratec -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- c> om] On Behalf Of Sam Beard> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:29 AM> To: Gene Kim-Eng; Bonnie Granat; techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Subject: RE: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken> > Gene,> > I LIKE your first thought!> > Samuel I. Beard, Jr.> Technical Writer> OI Analytical> 979 690-1711 Ext. 222> sbeard -at- oico -dot- com> > > -----Original Message-----> From: techwr-l-bounces+sbeard=oico -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> [mailto:techwr-l-bounces+sbeard=oico -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf> Of Gene Kim-Eng> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:00 PM> To: Bonnie Granat; techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Subject: Re: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken> > My first thought when I hear of technical> writers trying to get their titles changed to> "technical communicator," "information> developer," etc., is that it must be a terrible> thing to be working in a place where being> called a writer causes one to develop such> an inferiority complex.> > Ok, that's actually my second thought. The> first time I ever heard the term "technical> communicator," my first thought was "it's> that badge that people on Star Trek tap> whenever they want to call the guy in> Engineering, right?"> > Gene Kim-Eng> > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> > Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats> or > printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista & 2007> > Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more.> http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList> > True single source, conditional content, PDF export, modular help.> Help & Manual is the most powerful authoring tool for technical> documentation. Boost your productivity! http://www.helpandmanual.com> > ---> You are currently subscribed to TECHWR-L as> Leonard -dot- Porrello -at- soleratec -dot- com -dot- > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > techwr-l-unsubscribe -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> or visit> http://lists.techwr-l.com/mailman/options/techwr-l/leonard.porrello%40so> leratec.com> > > To subscribe, send a blank email to techwr-l-join -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> > Send administrative questions to admin -at- techwr-l -dot- com -dot- Visit> http://www.techwr-l.com/ for more resources and info.> > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^> > Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats or > printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista & 2007 > Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more.> http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList> > True single source, conditional content, PDF export, modular help.> Help & Manual is the most powerful authoring tool for technical> documentation. Boost your productivity! http://www.helpandmanual.com> > ---> You are currently subscribed to TECHWR-L as melmis36 -at- hotmail -dot- com -dot- > > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > techwr-l-unsubscribe -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> or visit http://lists.techwr-l.com/mailman/options/techwr-l/melmis36%40hotmail.com> > > To subscribe, send a blank email to techwr-l-join -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> > Send administrative questions to admin -at- techwr-l -dot- com -dot- Visit> http://www.techwr-l.com/ for more resources and info.>
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RE: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken: From: Lauren
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RE: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken: From: Bonnie Granat
Re: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken: From: Gene Kim-Eng
RE: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken: From: Sam Beard
RE: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken: From: Leonard C. Porrello

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