MEDIA ADVISORY
WHO:
Society for Technical Communication, Phoenix Chapter, and others who are interested in the communication of scientific and technical information
WHAT:
2008 Word Processor Power Tools -- Working Faster and Smarter with Microsoft Word
PHOENIX – September 24, 2008
The Society for Technical Communication (STC), Phoenix Chapter, hosts Geoff Hart for its Tuesday, October 14 meeting. Even experienced writers and editors tend to master only a small proportion of the tools provided by modern software. That's unfortunate, since expanding your repertoire to take full advantage of these tools can greatly improve your productivity, your efficiency and the quality of your work.
In his presentation, Geoff will discuss techniques for working faster and smarter with a typical word processor, using Microsoft Word to demonstrate the techniques. Although the details are specific to Word, most techniques should be easily generalized to other programs. Plan to join us and hone your word processing skills.
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
* 5:30 p.m. – Networking
* 6:00 p.m. – Dinner
* 7:00 p.m. – Program
WHERE:
Hilton Phoenix Airport – 2435 S. 47th Street, Phoenix AZ 85034
DINNER OPTIONS:
Meat Entrée: Beef tenderloin au Poivre – Beef tenderloin tips in a green peppercorn sauce over pasta with seasonal vegetables.
Vegetarian Entrée: Vegetarian lasagna with Italian vegetables.
All entrees include a tossed green salad, warm rolls and butter, coffee (regular and decaf), tea and chef’s selection of dessert.
PRICING AND REGISTRATION:
The cost for dinner and program is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers and $15 for students. The program alone is $10. An additional $5 charge will be applied for late registration or same day registration. The meal cannot be guaranteed for same-day registration. Reservations can be made through noon on Thursday, October 9, 2008. To register online using PayPal, please go to http://www.stc-phoenix.com/events/registration-form.
ABOUT GEOFF HART:
Geoff Hart is an STC Fellow with more than 20 years of experience as a writer, editor, information designer and French translator. He has published more than 300 articles, most available via his website, as well as the book Effective Onscreen Editing. There is more information on Geoff’s website at http://www.geoff-hart.com/
ABOUT THE SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION:
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 has 140 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.
Contact Mike Schwinghammer at (480) 314-3493, visit http://www.stc-phoenix.com or email public_relations@stc-phoenix.com.
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
public_relations@stc-phoenix.com
480-314-3493
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