Many tech writers still believe that the best way to build their networks is to hand out their business cards to everyone they make small talk with at conferences. However, the most proven way to make networking work for writers and their careers is for them to build sustained relationships with peers in their professional… [Read More]
STC San Diego Active Membership Program
Leverage your STC membership and serve your local chapter! Inspired by STC Florida’s active membership program, STC San Diego is implementing a similar rewards program to encourage participation among members. The program is simple—you can earn awards points for participating in the STC San Diego community. There are no requirements, you can participate as little… [Read More]
2017 Technical Communication Summit Summary
The Technical Communication Summit is the annual conference for STC. The #STC17 Summit was May 7-10, 2017 at the Gaylord Resort at National Harbor in Washington, DC. Highlights The 2017 theme was ‘Gain the Edge to Get Results’ and spanned more than 75 different sessions during the conference. View the full schedule (PDF). The San Diego Chapter… [Read More]
Webinar: Simplification and Emphasis – Two Techniques for Telling a Story with Data
With Ann K. Emery, Data Visualization Consultant and Trainer Wednesday, 6 April | 2:00-3:00 PM EDT (GMT-4) Visualizing data through charts and diagrams helps you deliver bite-sized information that viewers can understand at a glance and retain for the long run. You’ll learn Ann K. Emery’s step-by-step process for data storytelling, in which you simplify unimportant… [Read More]
Free Webinar – Key Trends in Software User Assistance
User assistance is much more than “Help.” It encompasses a wide range of skills and technologies that are combined to improve the software user’s experience. We contribute through wizards, tutorials, and web-based training. We develop and populate knowledge bases and content management systems. Printed manuals and their PDF equivalents are still an important element of… [Read More]
