Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken

[Sean Brierley]

Technical writing is low risk until a lack of clarity causes data to be
lost, a machine to break, production to be interrupted, or an arm to get
lopped off.

Cheers.




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From: techwr-l-bounces+sbrierley=accu-time.com at lists.techwr-l.com
[mailto:techwr-l-bounces+sbrierley=accu-time.com at lists.techwr-l.com] On
Behalf Of Lauren
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 1:32 PM
To: 'Michael West'; techwr-l at lists.tech

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I think that the two writing classes are different enough to be mutually
exclusive.  Business writing is high risk, low detail, and
marketing-focused.  Technical writing is low risk, high detail, and
usability-focused.

Lauren