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Reader Response: The Importance of Art in the Workplace
In response to my call for requests, my cousin Ann suggested that I discuss the importance of art in the workplace or classroom. While not directly related to technical communication, this does fall under the heading of life in the … Continue reading
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Why I Love Rocket Launches
This has been a “geek week” for me. Since Thursday I’ve been at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) doing on-site reporting for Spaceflight Insider the latest Cargo Resupply Services (CRS) launch to the International Space Station (ISS), CRS-10.
Seven Tips for Effective SBIR Proposal Writing
Updated 2/10/2020 to correct an acronym description. Given the nature of many of my customers–small aerospace firms–it’s probably not too surprising that I write or edit a lot of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR, pronounced ess-bee-eye-are) proposals. SBIRs are competitive … Continue reading
Subscriber Benefits?
I’ve decided that one of my goals for 2017 should be to make this blog a source of income. Taking a cue from science fiction author Jerry Pournelle, I’m going to attempt a PBS model of content creation: the content will … Continue reading
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Talking About Science Writing to 8th Graders
Note: Content has changed a bit since I first posted this article. A few days before this past Christmas, my buddy Dave asked me to help talk to some 8th graders he works with at the Christa McAuliffe Charter School in … Continue reading
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