| Topics Related to Technical Writing |
| Desktop Publishing Links |
Links
for my desktop publishing class. |
| Writing for the Web Links |
Links
for my Writing for the Web class. |
| EPSS InfoSite |
Site
for Electronic Performance Support system examples and
theory. |
| Information
Design |
Links
to resources that can help you explore and practice
meaningful and effective information design. |
| Tech Writing Tools |
Discussion
about pros and cons of various software used for documentation. |
| XML (Extensible Markup Language) |
XML The mission of this
site is to help you discover XML and learn how this
new Internet technology can solve real-world problems
in information management and electronic commerce. |
| XML Cover Pages
A comprehensive online reference work for the Extensible
Markup Language (XML) and its parent, the Standard Generalized
Markup Language (SGML). |
| XML-DOC site at
Ggroups. XML-DOC is for technical writers, markup authors,
XML developers, XML product vendors and systems integrators,
and anyone else interested in discussing the application
of XML tools and techniques to the creation of documentation,
particularly documentation for computer software and
hardware. |
| Associations and Groups |
| ACM SIGDOC |
Association
for Computer Machinery Special Interest Group for DOCumentation.
Members are from all technical and scientific disciplines,
those who create documentation in the computing community
and those who use of computers to create documentation
in many styles and mediums. |
| ACM SIGLINK |
Association
for Computer Machinery Special Interest Group for hypertext/hypermedia.
SIGLINK is a forum for the promotion, dissemination,
and exchange of ideas concerning hypertext research,
technologies, and applications among scientists, systems
designers, and end-users. |
| Alliance
for Computers and Writing |
The
Alliance seeks to coordinate the ideas and efforts individual
teachers and researchers, academic institutions, and
business entities (publishers, software vendors, etc.).
It seeks to be a source of practical information about
the effects of computer and information technology on
education. |
| American Medical Writers' Association |
The
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), founded
in 1940, is the leading professional organization for
biomedical communicators. More than 4,000 communicators,
representing 24 countries belong to AMWA. |
| American Society for Information Science (ASIS) |
ASIS
counts among its membership some 4,000 information specialists
from such fields as computer science, linguistics, management,
librarianship, engineering, law, medicine, chemistry,
and education; individuals who share a common interest
in improving the ways society stores, retrieves, analyzes,
manages, archives and disseminates information. |
| Association of British Science Writers |
The
Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) exists
to help those who write about science and technology
and to improve the standard of science journalism in
the UK. Its members include print and broadcast journalists,
authors, scriptwriters and producers, and others active
in the field of communicating science and technology. |
| Association of Teachers of Technical Writing (ATTW) |
The
Association of Teachers of Technical Writing was established
in 1973 to encourage dialogue among teachers of technical
communication and to develop technical communication
as a discipline. Its international membership includes
over 1000 teachers and professional communicators. |
| Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication
(CPTSC) |
The
primary purposes of the organization is to promote programs
in technical and scientific communication, promote research
in technical and scientific communication, develop opportunities
for the exchange of ideas and information concerning
programs, research, and career opportunities, assist
in the development and evaluation of new programs in
technical and scientific communication, and exchange
information. |
| IDEAllliance |
A
volunteer non-profit membership association, IDEAlliance,
formerly the Graphic Communications Association (GCA),
was formed in 1966 to apply computer technology to printing,
publishing, and related industries. GCA developed and
fosters the Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML),
from which the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is derived. |
| IEEE Professional Communication Society |
The
Professional Communication Society (PCS) is one of the
37 technical groups of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE). They enhance the core competency
of communication in our membership by exploring the
theory and application of all forms of communication
technology. |
| International Interactive Communications Society (IICS) |
Since
its founding in 1983, the IICS has dedicated itself
to the advancement of interactive systems and the people
who produce them. Members come from a wide variety of
multimedia-related fields and applications. |
| Institute of Scientific and Technical
Communicators (ISTC) |
The
Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators
(ISTC) is the largest professional body in the UK for
people engaged in scientific and technical communication. |
| National Association of Science Writers |
NASW
aims to "foster the dissemination of accurate information
regarding science through all media normally devoted
to informing the public." Members include freelancers
and employees of most of the major newspapers, wire
services, magazines, and broadcast outlet, public information
officers on science from government labs, universities
and other institutions. |
| Office of Scientific and Technical Information |
The
Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI)
leads the Technical Information Management Program (TIMP)
for the Department which provides direction and coordination
for management and dissemination of scientific and technical
information (STI) resulting from the DOE Research &
Development programs as well as environmental programs. |
| Plain
English Campaign |
Plain
English Campaign is an independent UK-based organization
that fights to stamp out all forms of gobbledygook -
legalese, small print and bureaucratic language. |
| *Society for Technical Communication
|
STC
is an individual membership organization dedicated to
advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication
- it is the largest organization of its type in the
world. Its 20,000 members include technical writers,
editors, graphic designers, videographers, and multimedia
artists. Their
journal Technical Communication is online. You can
register as a guest to view articles over one-year
old.
Special interest groups
include the following: Consulting and Independent
Contracting, Education and Research, Emerging Technologies,
Environmental, Safety, and Health Communication, Indexing,
Information Design, International Technical Communication,
Lone Writer, Management, Marketing Communication,
Multimedia, Online Information, Policies and Procedures,
Quality, Scientific Communication, Usability, and
Visual Communication. |
| TechComm
Unmoderated |
TechComm
Unmoderated is an unmoderated, uncensored list designed
to foster
open and unrestricted personal expression amongst technical
writers,
editors, and other technical communicators. |
| *TECHWR-L |
The
Official TECHWR-L, the Web site supporting the TECHWR-L
listserv list. TECHWR-L is an unmoderated discussion
forum for technical communication topics. Join the list
and benefit from over 4400 subscribers' expertise, education,
and experience. Read their archives, especially tips
on writing resumes. |
| Usability
Professionals' Association |
A
forum to promote usability concepts and techniques worldwide.
MENU |
| General Resource Lists |
| Allyn
& Bacon Tech Community |
A
resource Web site for teachers, students, and practitioners
of technical communication. You can find information
to help you study, teach or practice technical communication.
|
| Editing & Writing at NASA Lewis Research Center |
Includes
Visual Information Exchange newsletter, grammar
and usage advice, report writing guide, links to online
style guides, and help with punctuation, capitalization,
definitions, spelling and key words, writing style,
or word choices. |
| Gary Conroy |
Formerly
About's technical writing page. Contains articles, as
well as links to a variety of resources organized by
category, such as desktop publishing and electronic
publishing. |
| HyText Haven For Technical Writers |
Tools,
tips, tools, contracts, procedures, and tutorials for
technical writers. |
| Internet Resources For Technical
Communicators |
Links
to Internet resources for technical writers.
|
| John December's Technical Communication
Information Sources |
John
December's links to organizations, resource collections,
teaching, topics, programs, and related information.
|
| Masterpiece Media's Favorite Technical
Writing Links |
Masterpiece
Media's Links to resources for technical writers, including
general resources and employment links. |
| Online Writing Center |
The
University of Minnesota Department of Rhetoric virtual
writing center for scientific and technical writing.
Contains a chat room, skills center with grammar oracle,
and other resources. |
| Resources for Technical Writers & Trainers |
This
online magazine is designed to help technical writers,
trainers, and courseware developers do their jobs better.
It contains articles, tutorials, and other resources
for technical communication and training. |
| Tech Comm Library |
The
Tech Comm Library is a comprehensive TC web portal,
built for students, professionals and enthusiasts of
technical, professional and scientific communication.
Their goal is to provide an access point to knowledge
available online. |
| Technical Communication at Cal Poly |
Links
to resources and a list of programs in technical communication
around the country. |
| Technical Communicators Resource Site |
Created
by Duncan Kent & Associates as a comprehensive
resource for writers of policy and procedure manuals,
user guides and online help systems, and Web publications.
|
| Tech Prof |
Resource
for teachers and researchers in Technical and Professional
Communication. |
| User-Friendly Manuals |
Links
to organizations and an updated booklist
for technical writing. |
| Voice
of the Shuttle: Technology of Writing |
Links
to communication, composition, multimedia, hypertext,
and related sites. |
| Writer's
Write |
Writer's
Write specialty section for technical writing. Here
you'll find links to technical writing jobs, resources
for technical writers, technical information, a job
list, and a technical writing message board.
MENU |
| Online Help |
| DJ's Help Page |
Links
to resources on WinHelp, HTML, and HTML Help. |
| ehelp |
Home
page of the makers of RoboHelp. |
| epss.com |
An
independent webzine providing the most comprehensive
resource on the World Wide Web for Electronic Performance
Support Systems (EPSS), Performance Centered Design,
and Knowledge Management. |
| Help
Master |
Large
selection of WinHelp and HTML Help related files and
hints. |
| HyperTexas |
Site
for technical writers, Winhelp authors and Web developers
looking for late-breaking news on tools and techniques.
It also provides dates and details of John Daigle's
Winhelp and Influent Technology Seminars for FrontPage
. HyperTexas content is oriented toward authors rather
than hard-core programmers. They have a good resource
list of other WinHelp sites on the Web. |
| JC's Resources for WinHelp Authors |
List
of tools, books, and Web sites for WinHelp. |
| Microsoft HTMLHelp |
Site
Builder Network is Microsoft's one-stop resource for
Web professionals, including programmers, designers,
authors, and administrators. The Workshop library contains
in-depth technical articles and downloadables. The online
magazine contains feature articles and columns. There
is also a gallery of free Web components. |
| Paul Arnote's WinHelp World |
A
repository of Windows Help information and links. |
| Sageline |
Hypertext,
HMTL Help, and WinHelp announcements, news, and general
information. |
| The Windows Help Universe |
Site
for Weisner Associates, Inc. (WAI) is a software consulting
and development company. The Windows Help Universe is
complete guide to online Windows Help resources, including
articles, authoring tools, vendors, utilities, books,
newsletters, downloads, and more. |
| WinHelp Repository |
Hard-to-find
add-ons and utilities for WinHelp and HTML Help authors,
clipart collections, tips and tricks, links to other
WinHelp-related sites and more. |
| Winhlp-L Home Page |
Winhlp-L
is a listserv discussion group for people who author
Windows Help files and other hypertext files like MediaView
and Multimedia Viewer. The site provides subscription
information, as well as a message database and other
sources of information. |
| WinWriters |
Conferences,
Seminars, Publications, and Resources for WinHelp and
HTML Help Developers |
| Hypertext |
| Eastgate Systems |
Site
for Eastgate Systems, creators of Storyspace. The site
contains a bibliography, as well as links to hypertext
resources on the Web and examples. |
| HyperAct |
Site
for HyperAct, Inc. Includes links to useful hypertext,
hypermedia, HTML Help, and WinHelp resources.
|
| Hypertext Places |
Useful
WWW sites regarding hypertext, hypermedia, and the Web. |
| Jakob Nielsen |
Home
page of Jakob Nielsen, the author of books and articles
on hypertext and interface design., contains useful
links to books and articles on hypertext and Web design. |
| Work Write |
Contains
WinHelp and HTML Help news, design tips, reviews of
authoring tools, and links to other resources for help
authors. |
| WWWeb Hypertext Style |
Jerry
Tutsch's document proposing and demonstrating hypertext
structure and style conventions for WWWeb based hypertext
documents. MENU |
| Books, Journals, and Webzines |
| The Art of Electronic Publishing |
Online
version of Sandy Ressler's book from Prentice-Hall. |
| The
Craft of Scientific Writing |
Michael
Alley's Web site containing exercises, tutorials,
and resources for teachers and students. |
| Internet Technical Writing |
Online
text for David McMurrey's course in technical writing.
MENU |
| Job Information |
| America's Job Bank |
Job
database in a variety of fields. |
| Career
Builder |
Job
database in a variety of fields. |
| computerjobs.com |
Once
you click a category like Technical Writing, has useful
Resources links to salary and other career information.
|
| dice |
High-tech
jobs online. |
| employment
911 |
Searches
over 350 major job sites and 3 million jobs. |
| HeadHunter |
Job
database in a variety of fields, mostly contract. |
| justtechwriterjobs.com |
Part
of the JustTechJobs.com ifor IT professionals. |
| L.L. Stamper |
Agent
for technical writers and other specialties. |
| Monster Board |
Job
database in a variety of fields, mostly contract. |
| NetTemps |
Job
database in a variety of fields, mostly contract. |
| Resume
& Portfolio Sites |
eResumes and Resources
Newbie Tech Writing Portfolios
|
| *Society for Technical Communication |
Check
JOBS DATABASE link for both permanent and contract
jobs around the country. Check
local STC chapter
to subscribe to their job list.
|
| www.Technical Communicator.com |
Job
and employment resource for technical writers, editors,
illustrators, publishers, videographers and more.
MENU |
| Software |
| Adobe |
Site
for information about PageMaker, Acrobat, and FrameMaker.
See Acrobat PDF
for links to sample PDF files on the Web. |
| desktoppublishing.com |
One
of the best starting points for links to every aspect
of desktop publishing, including software, tutorials,
and how-to information. MENU |
| Reference |
| Dictionary of PC Hardware and Data Communication
Terms |
This
comprehensive dictionary provides complete descriptions
of complex terms in two areas of computer development:
personal computers and networks. It contains up-to-date
information about everything from a common item like
"batteries" to an obscure font technology called "Speedo." |
| Free Online Dictionary of Computing |
Includes
over 13,000 computer terms. |
| Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary |
Allows
you to search more than 160,000 entries in the Web's
most up-to-date dictionary. It also contains the WWWebster
Thesaurus. |
| Netdictionary |
An
alphabetical reference guide to technical, cultural,
and humorous terms related to the Internet. |
| NetLingo |
This
online dictionary contains definitions of hundreds of
words that are emerging as a new vocabulary surrounding
the technology and community of the Internet and the
World Wide Web. |
| OneLook Dictionaries |
Allows
you to search or browse over 500 online dictionaries.
|
| Roget's Thesaurus |
Allows
you to search the headwords or full text of Roget's
Thesaurus version 1.02 (supplemented: July 1991) released
to the public domain by MICRA, Inc. and the Gutenberg
Project. Internal cross references are represented as
clickable hyper-text links. |
| TechEncyclopedia |
Contains
over 10,000 definitions to computer terms and concepts. |
| UGeek Glossary Search |
Computer
and Internet terms. |
| Webopedia |
Online
dictionary and search engine for computer and
Internet technology. |
| whatis.com |
Dictionary
of terms related to new technology, cyberculture, the
Internet, HTML, graphic design, hardware, and software.
MENU |
| Style and Grammar Guides |
| The
Curmudgeon's Stylebook |
Supplement
to the AP style book. |
| Elements
of Style |
The
1918 version by William Strunk. |
| Grammar and Style Notes |
An
alphabetical, indexed list prepared by Jack Lynch at
the University of Pennsylvania. |
| Guide to Grammar and
Writing |
Online
grammar rules, interactive quizzes, document samples. |
| Online English Grammar |
Online
grammar handbook that allows you to find topics in a
variety of ways. |
| Style Guide for Online Hypertext |
A
discussion of hypertext style by Tim Berners-Lee, founder
of the Web. |
| Wired Style |
An
online style guide by the editors of Wired Magazine.
|
| Yale C/AIM Web Style Guide |
Focuses
on graphic design, user interface design, information
design, and other principles resulting from projects
conducted at the Yale Center for Advanced Instructional
Media. MENU |
| Fun |
| RexTechs |
Merchandise
for technical writers. |
