Candidate for Board Director Ben Woelk has this to say as to why we should vote for him:
"The Society is facing tremendous challenges as it adapts to a
culture where volunteerism is waning. I believe my ability to analyze
problems and devise solutions, understand customer requirements, and
willingness to make tough decisions will serve the Society well."
It seems like the STC generally is asking "what is the point?". A little soul searching is good, in my opinion. On of my colleagues said that "shortly after any organization is formed, its sole purpose becomes the continued existence of the organization".
The search for a reason to exist is what will keep the STC relevant to its members.
How can the STC Australia Chapter be more relevant to you?
News, articles, and reviews for technical communicators, presented by the STC Australia Chapter.
28 February 2013
22 February 2013
What's in a name?
I had some feedback on the name of our blog.
A potential member said that "Aussie Tech Writers Blog" seemed a little bit parochial. I figured I'd take it on board, and spice things up a bit at the same time.
I give you, "STC Australia Chapter Blog", which more clearly represents the nature of the blog.
The STC Australia Chapter committee is thrilled to have any feedback what-so-ever on our efforts. Thank you, potential member!
A potential member said that "Aussie Tech Writers Blog" seemed a little bit parochial. I figured I'd take it on board, and spice things up a bit at the same time.
I give you, "STC Australia Chapter Blog", which more clearly represents the nature of the blog.
The STC Australia Chapter committee is thrilled to have any feedback what-so-ever on our efforts. Thank you, potential member!
20 February 2013
What's the point? Article 2: Support participation from members, Australia-wide.
In this second entry of our introspective "whats the point" series, we'll explore article number 2 of the STC Australia Chapter's charter:
"to adopt strategies that support active participation by members, irrespective of their location throughout Australia."
This one is going to be a ripper. For some value of the term "ripper"...
"to adopt strategies that support active participation by members, irrespective of their location throughout Australia."
This one is going to be a ripper. For some value of the term "ripper"...
19 February 2013
25 things that technical writers could learn from journos
Check out this list of tips for journos, and you're sure to find that many of them apply to us too. Except for maybe:
6. And here is another thing to remember every time you sit down at the keyboard: a little sign that says "Nobody has to read this crap."
In our case, somebody may indeed have to read this crap. Which might make the other 24 tips even more important.
6. And here is another thing to remember every time you sit down at the keyboard: a little sign that says "Nobody has to read this crap."
In our case, somebody may indeed have to read this crap. Which might make the other 24 tips even more important.
18 February 2013
What's the point? Article 1: Provide a forum.
Finally, the initial entry in our introspective series called "What is the point of the STC Australia Chapter?".
In my introductory post, I copy-pasted the STC Australia Chapter's charter.
Today, we'll look at article 1: "to provide a forum where Australian technical communicators can discuss their work"
In my introductory post, I copy-pasted the STC Australia Chapter's charter.
Today, we'll look at article 1: "to provide a forum where Australian technical communicators can discuss their work"
17 January 2013
Entirely American Leadership for a "Global Society"?
I arrived at to office this morning to find notification that the STC Society level committee level election season has begun.
Up for grabs are the positions of Vice President, Treasurer, Nominations Committee member, and Director.
The first thing I noticed was that each candidate for leadership in this purportedly global society is that the entire field of candidates is American, living in America.
This is not surprising given the origin of the society in America, and the number of technical communicators residing and working in that great country.
Surely though, in 2013, we can start looking at leadership that recognizes the international nature of the Society by including candidates from outside of North America? We are, after all, the people who work to demystify technology by reducing it to procedures.
Can't we use a little technology to include European, Indian, or even Australian technical writers in the running for Society level leadership positions?
I am looking forward to using the Q&A forum that the STC has set up to question each of the candidates about their thoughts on supporting and enhancing the global nature of the STC.
Join me in a dogpile!
Up for grabs are the positions of Vice President, Treasurer, Nominations Committee member, and Director.
The first thing I noticed was that each candidate for leadership in this purportedly global society is that the entire field of candidates is American, living in America.
This is not surprising given the origin of the society in America, and the number of technical communicators residing and working in that great country.
Surely though, in 2013, we can start looking at leadership that recognizes the international nature of the Society by including candidates from outside of North America? We are, after all, the people who work to demystify technology by reducing it to procedures.
Can't we use a little technology to include European, Indian, or even Australian technical writers in the running for Society level leadership positions?
I am looking forward to using the Q&A forum that the STC has set up to question each of the candidates about their thoughts on supporting and enhancing the global nature of the STC.
Join me in a dogpile!
16 January 2013
Resiliance versus Resiliancy
I came across this sentence in my own writing:
"Resiliency is accomplished through properly configured..."
I thought it looked weird. According to the grammarist, I wasn't wrong.
"Both nouns mean the ability to recovery quickly from illness or misfortune. But resilience is far more common than resiliency, especially outside the U.S. and Canada."
Wrong or not, I decided to go with the herd and use resilience.
"Resiliency is accomplished through properly configured..."
I thought it looked weird. According to the grammarist, I wasn't wrong.
"Both nouns mean the ability to recovery quickly from illness or misfortune. But resilience is far more common than resiliency, especially outside the U.S. and Canada."
Wrong or not, I decided to go with the herd and use resilience.
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