... engineering enterprise depends on the cooper-
ation and interaction of administrators, engineers, and technical
communicators. An engineering firm’s administration must con-
18 Opportunities in ... technical writing, graphics, and layout.
The position provides support to the Engineering Department.
Requirements: A diploma in technical writing, CAD/CAM
technology, or mechanical e...
... between
technical writing and technical editing. Courses in
technical writing. Applying to university programs.
In- company training. Society for Technical
Communication. Additional training options. ... cause arises in contract, tort or otherwise.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Technical Writing
Careers
in
OPPORTUNITIE...
... options in technical writing. They will give you good
training for a career in the technical and scientific press.
• Gaps in your training can be filled in by extension courses,
taken either during ... assistantships. In addition, part- time work
in writing and editing may be available on campus, especially to
technical writing and journalism students.
Training for Te...
... conducts $3. 7 bil-
lion in annual research and development. The company also works
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Deadlines must be set with all of the people involved with the
project, ... drawn.
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domestic to international branches to prepare sales literature when
the company introduces new products and to pr...
... communication consulting
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Medical Writing
Medical writing is a wide-ranging field that covers the many dif-
ferent areas of medicine, including the science ... col-
lections including Teaching Technical Writing and How to Teach
Technical Editing. The National Council of Teachers of English has
put out several pamphlets on teach...
... Technical Writing 101: A
Real-World Guide to Planning and Writing Technical
Documentation, 2nd ed. Research Triangle Park, N.C.:
Scriptorium Press, 20 03.
Reep, Diana C. Technical Writing: Principles, ... How to Write Outstanding Résumés and Cover
Letters for Every Situation, 4th ed. Cincinnati: Adams Media
Corp., 20 03.
Rosenberg, Barry. Spring into Technical Writing for Eng...
... communications
Education
Electronics
Engineering
Entertainment
Environment
Film and documentaries
Finance and banking
Government
Graphics design
Information development
Instructional design
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Insurance
Investments
Journalism
Manual ... largely because of the nearly continuous
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Technical...
... from, including options for self-study and special proj-
Training for Technical Writers 33
and critical thinking skills needed both in courses offered by other
departments and in advancing professional ... Telephone Seminars
Participants in a Web and telephone seminar listen to the presen-
ter over the phone (much like a conference call) while viewing pre-
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... after an initial review. In the
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that during the same
period, median annual earnings for salaried technical ... operate with small staffs on a fairly informal
basis. This often results in interesting working conditions, and you
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... ap...