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Won't it take jobs away from editors? Not so, says the author. Read more at http://stc-techedit.org/corrigo/the-joys-of-teaching-engineers-to-write/. |
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Backing up your documents is not enough. Geoff Hart explains how to prevent disasters in the lastest Corrigo article: "Backing Up Word Templates and Shortcuts." |
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Technical writers always want their work to be recognized by the audience. Technical writing and editing skills are highly associated with each other. Effective editing will help make bad writing good and good writing better. Experienced editors will catch both factual and grammatical errors in copy before it is published, preventing embarrassment, additional costs, and possible legal action. Follow these simple steps to improve your editing skills. |
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Geoff Hart reviews Steven Pinker's The Sense of Style as it relates to technical editors.
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Christina Vasilevski shares her insights on writing and editing FAQ documents. http://stc-techedit.org/corrigo/frequently-asked-questions-what-kind-of-editing-do-they-need-and-how-much/#more-712 |
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Six TE SIG members have already earned points in the TE SIG’s TEAM (Technical Editing Active Member) Rewards Program. Members who earn 10 points in a calendar year will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and a certificate indicating that they are a “Contributing Technical Editing SIG Member†for the specific year. In addition, members who earn a minimum of three points will be entered in drawings throughout the year. Learn more about the program at: http://stc-techedit.org/TEAM+Rewards+Program Join the fun and support the TE SIG!
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How do you find work?
When you're starting out as a freelancer, how do you find work? Ruth E. Thaler-Carter offers advice for new and not so new freelancers. Read the full article at: http://stc-techedit.org/corrigo/how-to-start-freelancing-and-find-work/. |
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Can Humanities Majors Edit Science Journal Articles? Geoff Hart answers that question in the latest update of Corrigo:
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Corrigo, the Technical Editing SIG newsletter in blog format, has been revived, thanks to new Managing Editor Ælfwine Mischler. Ælfwine wrote: Believing that being an active member gives me the best value for my membership fees, when I joined STC and the Tech Edit SIG a few months ago, I volunteered to copyedit for Corrigo, not knowing that it had been inactive for nearly two years. It was on its way to being revived when the managing editor had to resign because of work commitments. The SIG leadership asked me whether I would step up to the position.... more
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Through the STC Member Affinity Program, members can take advantage of a variety of services and products, which are offered at special member discounts. Participation in these programs can result in achieving a true return on your investment in membership!
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