Technical Editing Progression at next year’s annual conference
STC’s 55th International Conference will be held June 1-4, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA.
Technical editors need and want to see more conference sessions about the interests and concerns of editors. YOU can help address this need by proposing a topic to present in a Technical Editing progression.**
The progression format is ideal for presenting tips and tricks or for discussing a single aspect of technical editing that would not warrant a full-length presentation. It is also a great way to “get your feet wet” if you have never presented at an STC conference. The roundtable format is conducive to sharing ideas instead of delivering a lecture.
If you think you would like to present a topic in a Technical Editing progression, please send me the following information by AUGUST 22:
- Your name and contact information
- A description of the topic you would like to discuss
- The key points you will cover
- Sample handouts or discussion questions.
Stumped for ideas? Here’s a list of possible ideas to stimulate your thinking:
- Practical editing tips and tricks — not tool related, but editing related
- Process of online editing
- Editors’ role in content management
- Editing graphics, figures, and other visual elements
- Editing remotely, building editing relationships across the miles
- Editing non-native English writers
- Comparing and contrasting editing styles for native vs. non-native writers
- Creating and using a frequently used terms list
- Project management for editors — how to juggle multiple projects all the time
Please note: It is not necessary to have your presentation completely mapped out at this time. Spend some time thinking about your key points and what sorts of questions you might ask to keep the discussion going. If handouts will help convey your points or add value to your message, describe what they might contain.
Taking part in a progression is a lot of fun. We urge you to give it a try!!! Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about what’s needed or if you’d like help with framing your idea.
Send your proposal information by AUGUST 22 to:
Michelle Corbin and Pat Moell
Co-Managers, STC Technical Editing SIG
**In a progression, 8-12 speakers each deliver an oral presentation (5-10 minutes) to a group of 6-10 participants at a roundtable. The speaker moderates a short discussion with the roundtable participants for 15-20 minutes. Then the participants change tables to hear a different presentation. Each presentation is made 3 times, each time with a different group of roundtable participants.
