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2002
LSC Winter Workshops
Gain more control over your projects, your documents, and your career by attending the 2002 Winter
Workshops on
Saturday, February 23!
The Lone Star Community, in cooperation with Richland College, is sponsoring this day of affordable and timely workshops for technical communicators. Here's your opportunity to join local experts for in-depth presentations and discussions about important strategies for developing, refining, and managing your
work—and for marketing your expertise. Seating is limited to 30 participants per session; reserve your spot by signing up today!
Session
Descriptions
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2002
Winter Workshops Sessions
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Time |
Session Title
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Presenter
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1
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9:00 a.m.
to Noon |
XML and Single-Source Content Management |
Doug Crews
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| Description |
We will explore the value of XML for structuring documents so they can be intelligently processed by machines as well as people. Our discussion will include storing such documents in various types of content management systems to increase collaboration and interfacing with other systems. Finally, we will speculate on the future of the single-source concept and the repurposing of document content for various methods of delivery. |
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2
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9:00 a.m.
to Noon
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Project Management: Making it Win-Win
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Neal Ator
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| Description |
Want to anticipate and avoid typical project pitfalls? Join this session to learn tried-and-true strategies for handling the interpersonal and organizational dimensions of your project. Our session will cover project management concepts, terminology, and effective methodologies. A few project recaps will provide you with insights for becoming more successful in your project roles. |
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3
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1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
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How to Be a Successful Technical Consultant
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Stephen Poe
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| Description |
You already have the high-tech knowledge and experience to be successful. But are you ready to be an independent consultant? Do you have the business knowledge? This course covers the basics of what it takes to start and run your own one-person consulting firm. How to get started, what to look for (and what to look out for), and how to run your first year are some of the topics covered. Sources and references are provided to help you after the course. This course will be valuable if you're looking at starting your own consulting business or if you're already out on your own and are looking for some additional information. |
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4
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1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
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Technical Editing
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Susan Moore
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| Description |
This workshop addresses the issues editors face when editing technical material for both technical and non-technical audiences. We will discuss questions such as these: When should traditional grammar rules override "contemporary" grammar usage? Is passive voice ever okay? What does it mean to "edit for clarity"? Is editing for the Web more demanding than editing printed documents? How can I get authors to improve their writing? How do I deal with the frustration of editing for authors who think they write just fine, thank you? Come prepared to share your war stories and your pet peeves. |
Workshop Schedule
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2002
Winter Workshops Schedule
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8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. |
Breakfast
and Morning Sessions Registration |
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9:00 a.m. to Noon |
Session
1:
XML and Single-Source
Content Management
Presenter: Doug Crews |
Session 2:
Project Management: Making it Win-Win
Presenter: Neal Ator
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Noon to 12:50 p.m. |
Lunch
and Afternoon Sessions Registration |
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Session
3:
How to Be a Successful Technical Consultant
Presenter: Stephen Poe |
Session 4:
Technical Editing
Presenter: Susan Moore
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Registration Fees
Registration fees for each session (includes breakfast and
snacks, or lunch and snacks) are shown below.
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STC Members |
$45 |
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STC Student Members |
$30 |
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Non-Members |
$65 |
NOTE: The size of each workshop session is limited to 30. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by postmark or online registration date. Registration fees received after each session is full will be held pending cancellations, then returned if no spots open by February 15. The registration deadline is
February 15, 2002.
Registration
CLOSED
Workshop Location
The 2002 Winter
Workshops will be held at Richland College. Address and map are shown
below.
Richland College Annex
1219 Abrams
Dallas, Texas
Contact Information and Volunteering Opportunities
Contact Brooke
Hessler for additional workshop information or to join the Winter
Workshops Committee.
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