This session offers information on why it’s more than the words on the page that contribute to good communication. Information design can be part of every technical communicator’s toolbox and you don’t need to be a designer to make a difference. Based on Robin Williams’ book, The Non-Designer’s Design Book, this session gives the attendees some basic tricks and tips for ensuring information is well-presented, organized in a readable fashion, and pleasant to the... Details
When: July 14, 2021
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The 2021 STC Annual Business Meeting will be held as a virtual event via Zoom from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT. This meeting is open only to current STC members. Advance registration by 5:00 PM on 14 June is required.
When: June 15, 2021
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Technical communication is an exciting and challenging career that offers unlimited opportunity for professional development. But to succeed, it's not enough to learn a desktop publishing or Help authoring tool-you need to master the analysis process. This is a thinking person's dream career!
TechComm Fundamentals Bootcamp is the fastest, most efficient way to jump-start your career in technical communication. It covers key theory that you can immediately apply to your work, as well ... Details
When: June 7 – July 12, 2021
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This interactive and hands-on workshop will provide you the chance to be involved in planning the life of content from creation to archiving. You then will follow the plan to produce content that meets the needs of your audiences (yes, more than one). Ultimately, you will deliver the content in multiple formats, for multiple types of readers, on any device. You also will touch on several components of a content strategy and then implement aspects of all of it.
During the... Details
When: June 6, 2021
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As a technical communicator, you may see the need for change within your organization … change that can help your organization to become more profitable, more efficient, or more collaborative. However, you may have little understanding of how to research the problem or opportunity to produce recommendations that are both reliable and valid—opportunities that will support your organization as well as your professional goals.
Join Dr. George Hayhoe and Dr. Pam Estes Brewer... Details
When: June 6, 2021
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Personality is not an exact science. However, identifying your own personality traits helps you manage stress, identify triggers, and solve conflicts. Identifying traits of others helps you set teams, assign work, identify potential conflicts and plan mitigation, and solve interpersonal issues.
Consider the dynamics with changing work situations (office-to-remote, new job, new experiences). Some thrive in an office environment. Some thrive in a remote work setting. Some... Details
When: June 6, 2021
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Storytelling is known as the Silver Bullet of communication. Storytelling can apply to most any situation, takes relatively little preparation, and is used by the masters of the stage and the pen in just about every forum imaginable. You’ll find ways to immediately put this weapon in your toolbox and WOW your audiences and readers, and have them ready to listen to your pitch, platform, paper, or presentation.
Whether you’re a hesitant speaker or a communicator who wants to ... Details
When: June 6, 2021
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In this workshop, you will learn about best practices and real-world examples for responsive web design (RWD) and responsive web content (RWC). Options for adapting text, lists, tables, and images for smaller screens will be examined. Also how to dynamically adapt content for use on phones, tablets, and PCs will be discussed.
When: June 6, 2021
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Complete the Sign In fields to the right with your STC username and password to access the registration form. If you are not a member of STC click on the Create a New Account link to access the registration form.
When: June 5–9, 2021
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In this hands-on workshop, learn to quickly turn your words and data into powerful infographics. Use the tools you have to make clear, communicative, compelling visuals that improve understanding, recollection, and adoption. Discover new free and low-cost tools to make it even easier. See how to communicate even the most complex content and mountains of data in a way that is impactful and unforgettable. No design skill is required.
All participants receive Mike Parkinson’s ... Details
When: June 5, 2021
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