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Category Archives: education
Parts of Speech in English
One of the folks who responded to my content survey, Abdul in India, was seeking some more information about “linguistic terms and phrases.” It occurred to me that some of you became technical writers by accident (say, by starting as … Continue reading
Posted in editing, education, reader response, technical writing
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Reader Response: How Do You Handle Questions You Can’t Answer?
Ask and ye shall receive. I got some great questions from readers this past week. Today’s question is from Matt, who’s a regular reader (thank you!). The short version of his question was, how do you handle questions you can’t answer? … Continue reading
Posted in education, engineering, reader response
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Do You Have to Be an Engineer to Write for Engineers?
The short answer to the title of this entry is “Not just no, but heck no!” However, I encountered a differing few in the comment threads on LinkedIn and felt the need to respond at greater length without clogging the … Continue reading
Posted in careers, clients, documentation, education, job hunting, technical writing, workplace
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Reader Response: What Should a High School Student Do to Be a Space Writer?
I’ve received another reader email seeking insights on what to do to pursue studies to become a tech writer in the space business. Between my fan mail and my Google Analytics, it’s clear that I’m reaching my target audience. Huzzah! … Continue reading
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Reader Response: How Do I Transition from Teaching to Technical Writing?
A friend of a friend was seeking advice about how to move from teaching to becoming a technical writer. Her message and my response are below. If you’re in a similar situation, you might find this exchange useful!
Posted in careers, education, freelancing, job hunting, technical writing
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