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Subject:Re: What degree would you get? From:"W. M." <stinky5 -at- TELEPORT -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 7 Apr 1995 10:27:12 -0700
I agree with some of you: I'd take more courses in computer science, since
most of my *extra* work and writing involves computers. But I wouldn't need
a degree in it.
I have a degree in History (for myself) and one in English (for tech
writing). Maybe I'd exchange the English for a Tech Writing degree -- and if
cost is no concern in this day-dream -- I'd have to relocate to get it. But
I sure did enjoy the literature ... Nah, I wouldn't change anything.
>>point>> I learned very little about technical writing in school. One or
two courses gave me all I needed. From there, my education came from doing
it and studying what others were doing. I always take a look at user
documentation and make note of new tricks in formatting, what I don't like
that someone's tried, etc. This mail list is even useful (threads on
contractions, and so on -- btw, I do it, sparingly).
But I *would* go to college. Before I got my "sheepskins," I didn't get much
work.
