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RE: what separates a senior tech writer from a regular tech writer?
Subject:RE: what separates a senior tech writer from a regular tech writer? From:"Dan Goldstein" <DGoldstein -at- riverainmedical -dot- com> To:<techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:00:29 -0500
Am I the only one here who heard alarm bells?
Currently, Paul's a member of an undifferentiated team of (mostly)
experienced professionals. Someone wants to stratify them into a
hierarchy, but that person doesn't know the difference between a senior
and a junior team member.
First, tell us why someone wants to create the hierarchy. What problem
is this intended to solve, or what new opportunity is it intended to
create?
There are many different, correct ways to define senior and junior tech
writers within a company. Your answer will help us determine which
definitions might work best for you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Kretschmer
> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:20 AM
> To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
> Subject: what separates a senior tech writer from a regular
> tech writer?
>
> I've been asked to come up with a set of criteria for
> senior tech writers and regular (junior) tech writers at
> my workplace. (Currently we are all just tech writers --
> there are no "seniors" among us, even though most of us
> have been doing this for years and years.)
>
> In your opinion, what are the important differences
> between a senior and regular tech writer? If you have
> any ideas, please pass them along.
>
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