Re: Getting more than nits from reviews

Subject: Re: Getting more than nits from reviews
From: "Kathleen MacDowell" <kathleen -at- writefortheuser -dot- com>
To: "Dori Green" <dgreen -at- associatedbrands -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 07:51:24 -0500

Long ago I realized that it was easiest on everyone if I only send out
materials after I've checked the grammar and spelling. It's hard enough to
get substantive comments from them, even without providing distractions.
But I do like Stuart's approach.



On 5/23/07, Dori Green <dgreen -at- associatedbrands -dot- com> wrote:
>
> Stuart Burnfield wrote:
>
> "You can either add your detailed comments to the draft, or simply flag
> the problem and I'll
> follow up with you in person."
>
> **************************
>
> I have SMEs who were formerly English teachers and switched careers to QC
> because they find it so difficult to clearly express themselves in
> writing. For new technical writers I cannot stress strongly enough how
> important it is to invite SMEs to just circle or underline items for
> detailed discussion with you later.
>
> I have a similar cover note, but I like Stuart's better. May I borrow it?
>
> Dori Green
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