Here’s my latest post for the STC Notebook, which has a Thanksgiving theme, but it could apply all year. Are you thankful for the technical communication field? I’m rather thankful, especially this past year, and I list several reasons why you should be, too.
Villegas Views: Be Thankful for Technical Communication
Come on, admit it–you know you are good. You know that deep down, you are one of the best in the tech comm business doing what you do. Perhaps your co-workers and your manager know it, or your clients know it, but does anyone else?
Here’s an opportunity to show the rest of the world–especially your peers in the field–that you have what it takes to be one of the best technical communicators out there.
The STC New York Metro, Philadelphia (my chapter!) and Houston chapters –three outstanding award-winning chapters–have combined forces to bring you one of the best Regional TechComm Competitions available–and you don’t have to be a member of any of these chapters to submit an entry!
You have to hurry, though, as all entries should arrive by 3:00 PM ET on October 17, 2013!
Now, you may be asking the following questions…
Why should I enter?
Who can enter and what can be entered?
Anyone (student or professional) who produces technical communication, training material, or content for the web and other devices can enter. Membership in the STC is not a requirement. You may submit an entry as a team, an individual or on behalf of a colleague.
Enter your best work in the following categories:
Entries are subject to the rules that are defined in the STC General Information and Competition Rules.
The STC offers two levels of competition:
Regional competition entries that earn Excellence or Distinguished Technical Communication awards qualify for the STC International Summit Awards competition.
Sounds good! How to I submit my work?
The STC strongly encourages all entrants to submit the online version of their content or send URLs because:
Whenever possible, send the URL or the online version of your content. Instructions will be given on sending entries via GoogleDrive or FTP.
Okay, I want to do this! I’ve got what it takes! I’m ready to submit, and just need more details on the rules, entry fees, and all that’s involved with this competition, because I want to get feedback from top technical communicators from around the country!
Find all the details you need at the STC-NYC Metro Chapter’s Competition website, found at:
https://sites.google.com/site/stcnychapter/home/competitions/competition-entries
This is a great opportunity, so don’t miss it!
While I was at the 2013 STC Summit, I was asked to talk to Adobe about Marcia Riefer Johnston’s book, Word Up, which we all know is a subject I’m happy to discuss.
Here is the end result–hey Ma, look! I’m on (Adobe) TV!
In Conversation with Adobe
Thought Leadership Interview Series @ STC SUMMIT 2013
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I have a new monthly byline with the STC Notebook blog! Welcome to Villegas Views. Check out this latest entry about continuing education in tech comm.
–techcommgeekmom
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See on Scoop.it – M-learning, E-Learning, and Technical Communications
Here’s the fifth of my series for the STC Notebook. Are you an introvert? This is the article for you! –techcommgeekmom
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