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Category Archives: Technology
2023 Wrap Up and Miscellaneous Advice
It’s been an action-packed year, so I have chosen to focus my brain on keeping my work and home life in order. As a result, I’ve devoted less time to this blog and more time to providing help and advice … Continue reading
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Leahy
Progress continues at Advanced Space, as I’ve now been working there a month and a half. As my employer starts to observe my capabilities and the number of tasks that require writing or editing, I find my list of tasks … Continue reading
What a Difference a Month Makes!
As I noted in my previous entry, I’m scaling back on my Heroic Technical Writing posts. That doesn’t mean work has stopped or I have nothing to say; I’m just trying to be a little more judicious about how often … Continue reading
Communicating Technology with Seniors: Back to Basics
You’ve likely got one or two older relatives who are challenged by some aspect of the internet or other high technology and ask for your help. This process can be exhausting or rewarding, depending on how patient you are, but … Continue reading
Posted in education, instructional design, mentoring, personal, technical writing, Technology
Tagged learning styles, senior citizens, technical support
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Writing as an Amateur in the Space Business vs. Writing as a Professional
This week a colleague asked for opinions about a prominent program in my industry. I realized almost immediately that I shouldn’t share my opinions in a public forum, and so responded via a private channel instead. Why? Am I being … Continue reading
Posted in advocacy, careers, clients, Office Politics, peers, personal, philosophy, Technology, workplace
Tagged non-disclosure agreements, opinion writing, professionalism
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