Surfing the Perfect Storm
Communication methods are transforming at an alarming rate. With rapid advances in global, mobile, and social dialog, how can technical writers keep up? This session will explain the fundamental shifts taking place and provide practical instruction on how information developers can prepare, respond, and succeed.
Functional Design & DITA: Developing a Standard That Fits Your Needs
The Functional Design Method is based on a useful linguistic approach that guides you in defining all the rules which are necessary for consistent documentation. And if you work with DITA, it helps you develop an authoring guide which guarantees that DITA can keep its promises.
From TechComm to UX: Are You a Designer
Tell (and believe) the story of your transition! Learn to assess your transferable skills, position yourself in the local market, and hold your head high in pursuit of UX jobs.
Technical Writer’s Introduction to Global English
This session gives you a thorough introduction to guidelines that should be followed by all technical writers and editors, but especially those whose content will be translated/read by non-native speakers of English. Abundant examples will illustrate how the Global English guidelines can eliminate ambiguities and improve readability.