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What to Expect Presenting at an Academic Conference

Last month, I submitted a proposal to present a research paper on technical communications and rhetoric and it was accepted. The conference was in Albuquerque, New Mexico and would be my first academic conference as either an attendee or presenter.  I wanted to recap my experience and provide some answers to questions that I had going into the conference. Continue reading

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STC Summit 2011 – Beyond The Bleeding Edge

The Technical Writer’s Influence on Social Media Strategy
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Most social media strategies focus on new marketing trends, sales opportunities, or public relations. However, these strategies are driven by a company’s fear of inaction rather than a desire to provide the support that Web 2.0 users expect. Can technical communicators leverage their user experience expertise to contribute to an effective social media initiative?

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