Category: Conferences

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Of Interest: Definition of Quality (Editing) Panel at ConVEx 2021

Every documentation team strives to produce high-quality content. Unfortunately, the definition of what that means differs significantly, from company to company, from writer to writer, from user to user.

On 28 April 2021 at 0630 EDT at ConVEx 2021, a panel of top-class editors (Dana Aubin, Andrea Studzinski, and me too! :)) will talk about how to identify and prioritize the critical factors that influence the perception of quality, and discuss the best ways to achieve agreement on its definition.

To be a part of this fascinating discussion, as well as get more career-empowering knowledge, practices, networking, and practical solutions to improve your content strategy and technical documentation, register here: https://convex.infomanagementcenter.com

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Wanted: Corrigo Correspondents for Summit 2020

Are you going to attend the virtual STC Summit this year?

Are you going to listen to any of the excellent virtual sessions?

Are you going to learn interesting things about our chosen profession of technical editing?

Why not share them with everybody?

Corrigo is looking for volunteer correspondents at the virtual Summit to write summaries of the sessions they attend – if you are able to help,  send an email to editor@stc-techedit.org,

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Li-At Rathbun Feels Our Pain at the 2018 STC Summit

On 20-23 May 2018, STC held its annual Technical Communication Summit in Orlando, FL. There were many fascinating education sessions and presentations, with some them being of particular interest to technical editing practitioners. For details about the STC Technical Editing SIG’s activities during the Summit, read this article.

The STC Technical Editing SIG’s very own Li-At Rathbun presented a well-received presentation called We Stoop to Conqquer: Adjusting to Mediocrity, which Viqui Dill (STC IDL SIG co-manager and proud member of the STC Technical Editing SIG) attended and reviewed.

(This article is also available on the STC Instructional Design and Learning SIG newsletter; for more interesting IDL-related articles, go to http://www.stcidlsig.org/newsletter/).

Continue reading “Li-At Rathbun Feels Our Pain at the 2018 STC Summit”

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2018 STC Summit: Magical Days with the Technical Editing SIG

By Amanda Altamirano

The 2018 STC Summit was filled with classes, vendors, events, and much more. The STC Technical Editing SIG brought our own flair to the Summit, which helped our new and prospective SIG members to mix and mingle.

With the running theme “Technical Editors Are Magical”, we were ready to spread the word about our SIG and how it supports career development for technical editing practitioners all over the world. Our presence at the Summit began at our Welcome Reception table. Adorned with magic hats and wands, we met several Summit attendees who were interested in our SIG. Attendees grabbed our flyers with more information on the SIG, its leaders, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events. Winners from our Hangman game walked away with prizes. Those who visited our table snagged a Technical Editors Are Magical pin or a handful of chocolate. Some attendees expressed interest in volunteer opportunities with our SIG, and others just wanted to learn more about us. It was a fun and informational reception for Summit attendees who stopped by the Technical Editing SIG table!

The Summit was a unique opportunity for our SIG to hold our quarterly meeting as a face-to-face networking lunch. With approximately thirty new and current SIG members in attendance, attendees were able to connect with others and gain more insight into our SIG. We also handed out awards and recognized several volunteers who supported our SIG over the past year and during the 2018 Summit. Those who were recognized at the lunch walked away with their own Technical Editing SIG swag bag with a few goodies, including a personalized award, SIG pin, and SIG mug. The lunch also helped attract a couple of new volunteers to our SIG, including our newest Co-Manager, Angela Eaton.

Overall, the Summit gave the Technical Editing SIG the opportunity to engage in face-to-face conversations with new and potential members. Our SIG membership continues to rise, as does our volunteer and leadership support.

For the next 2019 Summit in Denver, we plan to give our SIG a facelift – and we will show it off in a big way! We are planning a new SIG logo contest, which will plaster the winning design all over our Technical Editing SIG website. In addition, it will be featured on all promotional material and TE SIG swag at the upcoming Summit. We will be back with a new theme and new venue to host our quarterly meeting. Get ready to join us!

General Summit 2018 Summaries

For a general roundup of Summit 2018 summaries and impressions, go to http://www.stc-sd.org/index.php/2018/05/2018-stc-summit-cheers-to-a-milestone-birthday-and-the-future/

For a summary of the keynote speech written by the STC TechEdit SIGs’ own Larry Kunz: https://larrykunz.wordpress.com/2018/05/23/the-linchpin-of-inspiration/

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Of Interest: CIDM Summer 2018 Conference on Judicious Editing

The Center for Information–Development Management (CIDM) brings together the most highly skilled and talented managers in the field of information development from across the US and internationally to facilitate the sharing of information about current trends, best practices, and developments within the industry, from information development to training and support.

This summer, the CIDM IDEAS Online Conference (24-25 July 2018) is dedicated to the field of technical editing, and includes some really fascinating topics and presenters (including Yoel Strimling, editor of Corrigo!):

IDEAS is a two-day industry conference that you can attend virtually from the comfort of your own office. The conference includes five 60-minute concurrent sessions in two tracks, giving you a choice of 11 unique presentations. Participate live according to the published schedule or watch a recording of any session when it’s more convenient for you.