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Effective Glossaries and References

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Whether or not you are following DITA guidelines, you probably understand the basic idea of separating content based on information type (task, concept, or reference). But have you been putting all your efforts into writing better procedures while ignoring your reference content? It’s time to give a little love to this neglected content! Reference content provides a necessary service for your users and, if done well, can improve usability and customer satisfaction.

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From Business Writing to Consulting Copy

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Have you ever received a handout at the beginning (or end) of a presentation and felt like tossing it in the trash can on your way out of the room? Do you simply print the default notes pages or slide thumbnails from PowerPoint’s print menu, and pass those out as your handouts? Do you create separate files for your presentation, handout, and speaker’s notes? In this webinar, will learn how to customize the Notes Master in PowerPoint to create more interesting and useful handouts, as well as your own speaker’s notes that are different from the handouts, all contained within the same PowerPoint file. If you are not using PowerPoint, you can still use the concepts learned in this portion of the webinar.

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English Localization: Forever Separated by that Common Language?

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We edit and proofread every day. Some people love these detail-oriented steps – but what about the rest of us? For everyone who loves the more creative first draft, gets bored with their texts, and is dreaming of moving on to the next challenge, here is a webinar to give you methods to slow down your eyes or see things differently, to use technology to our advantage, and to make the end of the writing process more positive.

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Free STC Member-Only Webinar: The Importance of Governance in Regulated Content Copy

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Governance may not be a “four letter word” but in many organizations that’s exactly how it’s treated. Governance is key in all organizations that create content, and it’s especially important in regulated industries where content must be scrutinized and verified before it’s made available to the public. Often it’s blamed for slowing down the creative process, or increasing time-to-market. Those aren’t features of “governance”, but are indicative of a poor or inappropriate implementation. Join me as I explain why governance is important and how you can streamline your governance process.

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Free STC Chapter/SIG Member-Only Webinar: The Introvert in the Workplace: Becoming a Leader and Influencer

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Introverts are not leaders. Leaders are charismatic, assertive, seek the spotlight, and above all else, are extroverts. That’s what Western society has led us to believe. Correct? Not so fast! Join the presenter as he debunks the stereotypical ideal leader and discusses how introverts can be outstanding leaders. Discover how you can uncover you innate strengths and lead and influence in a way that’s authentic for you. Develop an action plan to raise your profile and gain the recognition you deserve.

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