Book: "From the Errors of Others"
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From the Errors of Others: How to Avoid Embarrassing Mistakes in Writing and Speaking
by Rebecca M. Lyles
A seasoned editor and business manager offers concise essays that humorously explore communication stumbling blocks, reveal common errors, and provide time-tested advice on how to write and speak effectively. Not a grammar book, not for Dummies. Laugh and learn about common mistakes in business and social communication. Then avoid them and put your best foot forward.
Rebecca M. Lyles spent thirty-plus years as a technical writer, editor, and manager for AT&T, IBM, and others. She lives in Laguna Beach.
Archway Publishing, 2016
Article: "A Practitioner's Guide to Teaching Tech Comm"
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A Practitioner's Guide to Teaching Technical Communication
by Michael Opsteegh
This article explores the variety of academic positions that are available to the well-suited practitioner and explains multiple methods for breaking into teaching technical communication. The author examines how a practitioner’s skill set relates to teaching, explains the variety of educational settings and academic positions, and offers advice on how to apply and prepare for a teaching position.
Intercom, October 2015
Article: "Seven Soft Skills for Super Success"
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Seven Soft Skills for Super Success
by Barbara A. Giammona
A list of the most important soft skills for today’s technical communicator—observation, curiosity, critical thinking, leadership, flexibility, social intelligence, and communication.
Intercom, June 2015
Book: "Be the Captain of Your Career"
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Be the Captain of Your Career: A New Approach to Career Planning and Advancement
by Jack Molisani
Drawing from his own experience with corporations both large and small and as a business owner, Jack Molisani has seen every mistake the professional (or not-so-professional) can make in today's highly competitive job market. This book provides the tools for navigating these choppy waters. Starting with how to escape a dead-end job or an overbearing boss, to advancing one's career, and finally to achieving a higher standard of living, the book is divided into sections on finding new directions, making things happen, and optimizing the results. While most business guides focus on either job hunting for the unemployed or getting rich for business owners and CEOs, these solutions—including how to get and ace an interview and how to increase job security once hired—cater to real people wanting real advice on how to escape the chains of a recessive economy and create a long-term lifestyle that is both enjoyable and achievable.
Precision Wordage Press, 2014
Article: "When Your Ship Comes In"
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When Your Ship Comes In
by Jack Molisani
Jack distills the concepts of reducing financial stress that he learned from Chellie Campbell.
You might also be interested in Jack's book, Be the Captain of Your Career: A New Approach to Career Planning and Advancement, published by Precision Words Press.
Intercom, January 2014
Article: "Planning and Creating Infographics"
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Planning and Creating Infographics
by Michael Opsteegh
Information graphics, or infographics, can be a powerful way to persuade your audience and convey large amounts ofdata in a way that is quickly digestible and entertaining to
the reader. In this article, the author explains how to visualize information, which data to include or omit, and how to label data. He also reviews the required skills for creating infographics, helpful tools, the types of visualizations, the creation process, and ethical considerations.
Intercom, October 2013
Book: "Publishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11"
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Publishing Fundamentals: Unstructured FrameMaker 11
by Matt R. Sullivan, Sarah O'Keefe, and Rick Quatro
For more than 20 years, FrameMaker has been the choice for technical communicators worldwide. Like any sophisticated machine, FrameMaker works best when set up and maintained properly. Use the information and techniques in this book to get the most out of your FrameMaker investment. Quickly learn to perform basic operations and word processing functions, design templates and maintain them, get started with Adobe ExtendScript, and more. Join the conversation at www.framemaker11book.com. There you'll find blog posts, comments, and the most up-to-date information about FrameMaker.
Scriptorium Publishing Services, Inc., 2013
Article: "Tech Comm 2.0: Reinventing Our Relevance in the 2000s"
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Tech Comm 2.0: Reinventing Our Relevance in the 2000s
by Jack Molisani and Scott Abel
Technical communicators need to step out of their comfort zones, take advantage of new roles available to them, and clearly describe the value they bring to organizations. The authors provide some suggestions for improving our career outlook.
Intercom, February 2012
Article: "Writing in Type: The Art of Choosing Typefaces that Work"
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Writing in Type: The Art of Choosing Typefaces that Work
by Michael Opsteegh
Intelligent typography choices are crucial to designing a document that is readable and legible. In this article, the author discusses the fundamentals of typography and explains how knowledge of them leads to well-informed design decisions.
Intercom, March 2010
Article: "Is Social Networking for You?"
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Is Social Networking for You?
by Jack Molisani
Is social networking a passing fad, or here to stay? It is a “must” for business owners and consultants, but what about for captive employees? Is social networking for you? Jack Molisani explains.
Intercom, June 2010
Article: "Rants to Raves: Putting Your Best Self Forward in a Challenging Marketplace"
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Rants to Raves: Putting Your Best Self Forward in a Challenging Marketplace
by Barbara Giammona
Everybody rants about their jobs, Giammona admits. But, she says, technical communicators sometimes get a reputation for being whiners. In this article, she discusses how to turn those rants about your job into raves, in turn making yourself all the more valuable in your organization.
Intercom, January 2010