The Technical Writing Field

Subject: The Technical Writing Field
From: george -dot- m -dot- hook -at- accenture -dot- com
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 19:58:02 -0500

Hi, TECHWR-L Members:

I'm a novice at technical writing, but it is a field that intrigues me.
I've developed a fair background in technical editing and writing while
working here at Accenture, but I still need some help with the basics.
I've been reviewing job descriptions here and there, and some of the terms
are still vague to me.

For example (and I know this is very basic):

Must be able to interpret technical information and write clear
documentation (does this mean strictly technical manuals and books and
such, or does the term go beyond that definition?)

Experience developing and managing documentation repositories (I have no
idea ...) and web development is a plus (are technical writers also web
designers?).

Again, bear with me. I'm new at the game ... but a quick learn.

Cheers,

George Hook

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George Hook
Editor
Accenture
Editorial Resources/Creative Services
161 North Clark Street 19W21
Chicago, Illinois 60601-3200




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