en-us STC Technical Editing SIG News The latest news items from the STC Technical Editing SIG. http://www.stc-techedit.org/http://www.stc-techedit.org/img/wiki_up/sig_rss_logo.png Feed logo http://www.stc-techedit.org/ Thu, 17 May 2012 23:20:10 -0400 Zend_Feed_Writer 1.10.9 (http://framework.zend.com) http://www.stc-techedit.org/ Breakfast at the Summit; Who's In?
If you're attending the STC Summit this month, we'd love to meet with you!

Let's get the conference started off right by meeting for breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, o'h American Grill(external link), on Monday, May 21, at 6 AM. Yeah, it's early (!). But, this way, we'll have plenty of time to chat before registration opens at 7:30.

Reservations are not mandatory, but they are appreciated (so that we can let the restaurant know how many people we're expecting). Please RSVP by
  • replying in Zerista(external link)
  • sending a tweet or direct message to @virtual_li(external link) or @stc_te_sig
  • sending an email to
by Sunday, May 20, at 5 PM CT (UTC-5 hours).

Rick Sapir and I will see you there!

Li-At Ruttenberg
Fundraiser Events Manager
STC Technical Editing SIG
]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 07:50:00 -0400 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article510-Breakfast-at-the-Summit-Who-s-In http://www.stc-techedit.org/article510-Breakfast-at-the-Summit-Who-s-In 0 Technical Editing SIG wins Pacesetter Award! STC AwardWe are proud to announce that our SIG received a 2011 Pacesetter Award, "For broadening our use of MySTC in ways that expand our reach to members, fostering interactive communication, and automating the broadcast of SIG activities to multiple channels—all while promoting the MySTC network."

Woo-hoo! And thank you to everyone who participates in making our SIG a
substantive SIG.

Li-At Ruttenberg
Fundraiser Events Manager
STC Technical Editing SIG
]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:44:00 -0400 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article509-Technical-Editing-SIG-wins-Pacesetter-Award http://www.stc-techedit.org/article509-Technical-Editing-SIG-wins-Pacesetter-Award 0 Technical Editing SIG now accepting scholarship applications!
The first scholarship assists students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in Technical Communication (or a related area, such as professional writing or digital media) and the second assists students who are pursuing a graduate degree in Technical Communication (or a related area, such as professional writing or digital media). Students applying for one of these scholarships are expected to be able to demonstrate their focus on topics related to technical editing through their academic studies, current jobs, special projects, or undergraduate/graduate program. The winners will be announced in Corrigo, the Technical Editing SIG Newsletter.

]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:16:00 -0400 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article506-Technical-Editing-SIG-now-accepting-scholarship-applications http://www.stc-techedit.org/article506-Technical-Editing-SIG-now-accepting-scholarship-applications 0 Program Materials for the TE SIG “Challenges in Editing When English is not the Writer’s Native Language” Webinar Challenges in Editing When English is Not the Writer’s’ Native Language.” The taped webinar is embedded in the page and can be viewed or downloaded. To access the presentation handouts and a downloadable-only version of the webinar, scroll down to the “Access the Handouts” section of the page and click on the file gallery link.

http://www.stc-techedit.org/Challenges+Editing+ESL+Writers

To provide an evaluation of the program please click on the following link.

http://www.stc-techedit.org/survey15(external link)

]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:23:00 -0400 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article505-Program-Materials-for-the-TE-SIG-Challenges-in-Editing-When-English-is-not-the-Writer-s-Native-Language-Webinar http://www.stc-techedit.org/article505-Program-Materials-for-the-TE-SIG-Challenges-in-Editing-When-English-is-not-the-Writer-s-Native-Language-Webinar 0 Technical Editing SIG Wins Award of Excellence Community of ExcellenceOnce again the Technical Editing SIG has the honor of accepting a highly prized award from the Society for Technical Communication. The Award of Excellence will be presented to the SIG at the upcoming annual Technical Communication Summit in May 2012.

In bestowing this award, the STC lauded the Technical Editing SIG's innovation and vitality, noting,
“You are doing a superb job of showing energy and enthusiasm among your dispersed membership.”

The society summed up the SIG's prize-winning accomplishments for 2011 as follows
“For your development of the innovative Watercooler chat sessions, which are an inspiration to other communities, and for your continued commitment to your Scholarship program, plus your continued strong presence in social media, all of which strengthen your focus on quality and add value for members.”

Congratulations to the members and volunteers of the Technical Editing SIG for a job well done!
]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:31:00 -0400 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article503-Technical-Editing-SIG-Wins-Award-of-Excellence http://www.stc-techedit.org/article503-Technical-Editing-SIG-Wins-Award-of-Excellence 0 The New Issue of the Corrigo Newsletter Is Now Available Corrigo Newsletter Summary, December 2011 Hello fellow STC Technical Editing SIG Members!

As the year 2011 draws to a close, the newly elected board members of the Technical Editing SIG for 2012 have been announced! Congratulations to the following election winners: Lori Meyer, Co-manager; Dan Riechers, Treasurer; Lara Tellis, Secretary; Andrea Wenger, Membership Manager. And, here's wishing everyone a wonderful Year Ahead!

For other SIG updates, see our news page: http://stc-techedit.org/News

NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

This fourth Corrigo issue of 2011 provides an engaging set of editing-related articles that cull from the wisdom of experience and provide new learning. You wouldn't want to miss reading the articles!

What's more, now you can rate as well as provide comments on the Corrigo articles! The new commenting feature also allows comments to Tweet, Facebook, Digg, and the like at once. SIG members as well as non-SIG members can post their comments. So, share your thoughts and let us make the most of our collective experience.


]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:31:00 -0500 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article498-The-New-Issue-of-the-Corrigo-Newsletter-Is-Now-Available http://www.stc-techedit.org/article498-The-New-Issue-of-the-Corrigo-Newsletter-Is-Now-Available 0 Technical Editing SIG Election Results for 2012
  • Lori Meyer, Co-manager
  • Dan Riechers, Treasurer
  • Lara Tellis, Secretary
  • Andrea Wenger, Membership manager
These four SIG leaders, together with returning co-manager Carol Lamarche, will work together with a group of talented SIG volunteers to guide and develop the SIG in the upcoming year.

Thanks to the new board members for their willingness to serve the SIG in 2012, and to everyone who voted and helped make it happen!

Here’s to the Technical Editing SIG in 2012!

Carol Lamarche and Jeff Japp
Co-managers 2011
]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:55:00 -0500 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article497-Technical-Editing-SIG-Election-Results-for-2012 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article497-Technical-Editing-SIG-Election-Results-for-2012 0 November announcements: Anne Gentle, elections, and more!
  • Anne Gentle Presents "Documentation Strategies for the Social Web"
  • Election--Open Positions: A Message from the SIG Co-Managers
  • Editing for Accessibility: Recording Now Available
  • Sign up for the SIG discussion list!
    • ]]>     Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:26:00 -0400 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article493-November-announcements-Anne-Gentle-elections-and-more http://www.stc-techedit.org/article493-November-announcements-Anne-Gentle-elections-and-more 0     2012 Membership is Now Open! The 2012 season for STC membership is now open!
    The Society for Technical Communication provides professional development, connections, education, and so much more. And with the new MySTC Network, connecting and collaborating with colleagues is even easier than ever before! So join or renew today, and be where it all comes together.

    Already an STC member? You can add the Technical Editing SIG for only $10 more! Learn more about STC membership...
    ]]>     Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:22:00 -0400 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article492-2012-Membership-is-Now-Open http://www.stc-techedit.org/article492-2012-Membership-is-Now-Open 0     Corrigo Newsletter Summary, September 2011
    The 2011 Diane Feldman STC Technical Editing Scholarship Awards have been announced. Todd Hawkins has won the Graduate Scholarship, and Tasha Fowler has won the Undergraduate Scholarship. Congratulations!

    For details about the Award and other SIG updates, see our news page: http://stc-techedit.org/News(external link)


    CORRIGO ARTICLES

    This third Corrigo issue of 2011 provides an engaging set of editing-related articles that cull from the wisdom of experience and provide learning. You wouldn't want to miss reading the articles!

    What's more, now you can rate as well as provide comments on the Corrigo articles! The new commenting feature also allows comments to Tweet, Facebook, Digg, and the like at once. SIG members as well as non-SIG members can post their comments. So, share your thoughts and let us make the most of our collective experience.


    ]]>     Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:53:00 -0400 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article485-Corrigo-Newsletter-Summary-September-2011 http://www.stc-techedit.org/article485-Corrigo-Newsletter-Summary-September-2011 0