Date Wednesday, October 18, 2007
Media Advisory: Cool Tools for Tech Writers for Less Than $100 - Society of Technical Communicators (STC) Phoenix Presents First Webinar
November 13, 2007
Hello, Techwr-l.
If you have any questions or would like additional details, feel free to contact me.
Mike Schwinghammer
Public Relations Manager
Society for Technical Communication Phoenix Chapter
stcphoenixpr@juno.com
480-314-3493
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Cool Tools for Tech Writers for Less Than $100 - Society of Technical Communicators (STC) Phoenix Presents First Webinar
WHO:
Society for Technical Communication Phoenix Chapter and others who are interested in the communication of scientific and technical information
WHAT:
STC Phoenix Presents First Webinar
PHOENIX – October 17, 2007
In this first Society of Technical Communicators Phoenix Chapter Webinar, Nicky Bleiel will discuss Cool Tools for Tech Writers for Less Than $100. The Webinar will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13.
Technical Writers write, yes - but producing information requires a number of other tools that aren’t specifically publishing tools. We need to create and edit graphics, create wikis, manage knowledge - as well as perform more non-traditional functions, such as creating audio files and icons. We can also be required (or desire) to set up systems for backing up our machines, managing source control of our documents, and bug tracking.
This talk will discuss and demonstrate a number of low cost (or free) tools that technical communicators can use to perform a variety of tasks, including: graphic/screen capture creation and editing, icon creation and editing, building a wiki/knowledge management system, create special font characters, creating text-to-speech audio files for use in demonstration files, automated file backup, podcasting, source control, and bug tracking.
Registrants will receive connection links and information one week prior to the Webinar. All entrants must be registered before this event.
System Requirements:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Firefox 1.5 for Windows/Mac/Linux, or Safari 2.0 for Macintosh.
• Internet connection of minimum 56K for Application Sharing, 128K for broadcasting video.
Pricing and Registration:
The program cost is $10 for members, nonmembers, and students. Reservations can be made through noon Thursday, November 4 at http://www.stc-phoenix.com/onlinereg.htm or sending a check to Jane Rossignol at this address:
4051 E. Carriage Way
Gilbert, AZ 85297
About Nicky Bleiel:
Nicky Bleiel is a Senior Information Developer at ComponentOne. She has more than 11 years experience in technical communication; writing for products in the documentation, media, industrial automation, simulation, and pharmaceutical industries. She is a Director At Large of the Society for Technical Communication and has presented talks at STC’s annual meeting, as well as regional conferences and chapter meetings. She has also presented at the last four WritersUA conferences and LavaCon.
STC is an international professional and educational organization that advances the arts and sciences of technical communication. Our 25,000 members include technical writers, editors, multimedia designers, Web and intranet page designers, and others who work to make technical information understandable and available to those who need it. The STC Phoenix Chapter includes more than 180 members who work in a variety of industries for various public and private companies, government agencies, and small businesses. Find out more online at www.stc-phoenix.com.
WHEN:
November 13, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
WHY:
STC is an international professional and educational organization that advances the arts and sciences of technical communication. Our 18,000 members include technical writers, editors, multimedia designers, Web and intranet page designers, and others who work to make technical information understandable and available to those who need it. The STC Phoenix Chapter includes more than 180 members who work in a variety of industries for various public and private companies, government agencies, and small businesses. Find out more online at www.stc-phoenix.com.
RSVP:
The program cost is $10 for members, nonmembers, and students. Reservations can be made through noon Thursday, November 8 at http://www.stc-phoenix.com/onlinereg.htm or sending a check to Jane Rossignol at this address:
4051 E. Carriage Way
Gilbert, AZ 85297
