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Why simple language isn't so simple: the struggle to create plain language in documentation
Why simple language isn't so simple: the struggle to create plain language in documentation
Although you can adjust your content's style to be simpler and more readable, technical documentation introduces many ne... Read more
27 Jul 2017
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30mins
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Recording: Modern Technical Writing, by Andrew Etter (STC Silicon Valley chapter)
Recording: Modern Technical Writing, by Andrew Etter (STC Silicon Valley chapter)
Andrew Etter presented about his book, Modern Technical Writing, to the STC Silicon Valley chapter on January 24, 2017 i... Read more
24 Jan 2017
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1hr 2mins
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Webinar recording: How Trends in API Documentation Differ from other Tech Comm Trends
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I recently gave a webinar on trends in developer docs to the STC Washington DC chapter on March 12, 2020. In this presen... Read more
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Introduction to API documentation - Recording from Los Angeles API documentation workshop
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29 Sep 2019
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The complexities of translation and the need for dynamic variables in the build process
The complexities of translation and the need for dynamic variables in the build process
Translation is a complex undertaking that usually requires you to take advantage of dynamic variables and other paramete... Read more
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Balancing the never-ending list of documentation to write with your natural interests and passions
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Podcast: Dealing with Project Overload -- Strategies to Manage Overflowing Documentation Tasks
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2 Sep 2016
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How to become a voracious reader
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The Story of Paligo: A new browser-based CCMS with all the features you'd ever want
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1 Aug 2016
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Recording of Open Authoring -- Collaboration Across Disciplines presentation, by Ralph Squillace
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Applying Tim Ferriss' 4-hour work week rules to tech comm projects
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Principles in Tim Ferriss' book The 4-Hour Work Week can be applied to tech comm projects. By focusing on the 20% of tas... Read more
20 Jul 2016
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When the pain of ignorance exceeds the pain of learning
When the pain of ignorance exceeds the pain of learning
Users turn to documentation when the pain of their ignorance exceeds the pain of learning. Unfortunately, this is the wo... Read more
23 Jul 2017
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