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- From: aba@hp835.mitek.com (Binion Amerson)
- Subject: Re: Is Society for Technical Communicatiors worth joining?
- Message-ID: <1992Nov23.143631.22743@ra.oc.com>
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- Organization: OpenConnect Systems, Dallas, TX
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- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 14:36:31 GMT
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- In article <1992Nov21.232045.6816@a.cs.okstate.edu> munn@a.cs.okstate.edu (MUNN THOMAS JOSEPH) writes:
- >I hope this is an appropriate group for this question, but being a
- >technical writing major, and this being a question relating to document
- >design, I wanted to know something:
- >
- >Is the Society for Technical Communicators worth joining, and if so
- >what benefits do they offer???
- >
- >Thanx,
- >THomas
-
- Thomas:
-
- Yes, the Society for Technical Communication (STC) is worth joining.
-
- STC is the largest and fastest growing professional organization devoted to
- the advancement of the theory and practice of technical communication.
-
- STC is more than 15,000 members and 130 chapters worldwide.
-
- STC provides high caliber programs that keep both entry-level and veteran
- communicators aware of the latests trends and technology in technical
- communication.
-
- STC provides innovative services for the educational and professionali
- development of its members.
-
- STC members represent all facets of technical communication, including:
- writers and editors of technical, medical, and scientific material; graphic
- artists and technical illustrators; translators; managers and supervisors;
- educators and students; independent consultants and contractors; and
- photographers and audiovisual specialists.
-
- STC provides current information about technical communication and offers
- opportunities to network and expand your knowledge through:
-
- * Chapter Activities. There is a student chapter at Oklahoma State University.
- Contact Dr. Thomas Warren of the English Department at 914/742-5923. The
- Oklahoma Chapter is based in Duncan, OK. Most chapters meet from September
- through May and publish monthly newsletters.
-
- * STC Annual Conference. STC's premier educational activity draws more than
- 2,000 professional communicators from around the world. The 40th STC Annual
- Conference, Post-Conference Workshops, and Exposition will be held in Dallas,
- Texas, June 6-10, 1993.
-
- * Regional and Local Conferences. STC's eight regions hold regional
- conferences and local chapters sponsor seminars and workshops that address
- specific needs of area communicators.
-
- * Employment Information. Local chapters provide job information for members.
- STC's electronic bulletin board also provides a nationwide list of employment
- opportunities.
-
- * STC provides scholarships to full-time undergraduate and graduate students
- to promote growth in the profession. Research grants are also available.
-
- Publications. STC members receive Technical Communication, a quarterly
- professional journal, and Intercom, the Society newsletter. Student members
- receive Interchange. Most chapters publish local newsletters. Reference
- publications are available through the Society office.
-
- Competitions. STC offers various competitions, including the International
- Technical Publications Competition, International Technical Art Competition,
- International Technical Video Competition, and International Studen Technical
- Writing Competition.
-
- For more information about STC, contact the Society for Technical Communication,
- 901 N. Stuart Street, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1822; telephone 703/522-4114.
-
- Binion Amerson
- General Manager, 40th STC Annual Conference
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- Binion Amerson, Senior Technical Writer, OpenConnect Systems, Inc., 2711
- LBJ Freeway, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75234; 214/888-0447; aba@hp835.oc.com
- General Manager: 40th STC Annual Conference, June 6-10, 1993, Dallas, TX
-