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Category Archives: technical writing
Dog Toy Test Report
The Pup Puzzle was purchased as a way to file down the dogs’ claws. Test #1: Treats inserted into trays so dogs could see them. Dog 1 kept waiting for the humans to hand her treats. Dog 2 became startled … Continue reading
Reader Response: Can I Get a STEM Job With No Degree in the Field?
While I’ve been retired from this page for a bit, it’s nice to know that the content is still finding its designated audience. With the reader’s permission, I’ve reposted our recent correspondence, with a bit of editing here and there. … Continue reading
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And Now for Something Completely Different
A while back, I got assigned to a different supervisor, a guy younger than me who’s dedicated to doing all the “coach” things, including helping me with my career. My first response was, “Dude, I’m 55 years old. How much … Continue reading
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Proposals: What Are You Writing About?
Recently, a colleague (DD, not to be confused with D2) called asking my help on proposal writing. She was relatively new to the field, and it was vexing her. The big complaint she had was, “When I ask the engineers, … Continue reading
Communications & Career Lessons from the von Braun Symposium
Hello, technical communication enthusiasts! I know, it’s been a while since I wrote here, so let’s get to it. On assignment for my job, last week I attended the annual American Astronautical Society (AAS) von Braun Space Exploration Symposium in … Continue reading