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Subject:introduction and book question From:Penney Alldredge <penney -at- LCLARK -dot- EDU> Date:Wed, 4 Jun 1997 12:53:54 +0000
My computer crashed just as I sent this, so I apologize if you receive this
twice
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Hi everyone,
I've been a lurker on this list for several months and finally decided it's
time to introduce myself. I just graduated from college with a B.S. in
Sociology/Anthropology and Religious Studies. I just moved to the bay area
from my school in Portland, OR (and yes, in answer to a long-ago thread, it
really seems like it rains there every day. Only during non-summer months,
though). My school didn't offer any technical writing courses, so I'll be
taking one this summer. So far, my goals for this summer are:
1) get an entry-level TW position or internship (sheesh, this is hard).
2) learn as much about C and HTML as I can (I'm really interested in
software documentation).
3) read up on technical writing.
4) take a TW class (I'll enter a certificate program as soon as my finances
allow).
Any advice you have to give (especially about goal #1) is welcome. I've
sent in my membership application to STC and have read Melissa
Hunter-Kilmer's newbie file (thanks, Melissa).
I've been looking at the various web sites on technical writing and
especially at John Renish's list of books at http://www.interlog.com/~ksoltys/booklist/Techwrit.html
. This, however, is where my problem is. There are a _lot_ of books on
that site, and it's difficult for me to tell which books I would find most
useful. So, list members, what are your three favorite books on technical
writing? What's the first book you would read if you needed a good
introduction to technical writing?
Thanks for your help,
Penney Alldredge
penney -at- lclark -dot- edu
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