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Duke University offers Technical Communication Certificate
Duke University needs no introduction. It’s one of the premiere learning institutions of the nation. Not only Duke has a great technical communication certificate program but it also turns out that one of our regular readers and contributors, Larry Kunz is on the Duke faculty teaching tech comm. Larry holds a Masters Certificate in Project…
Read MoreDeVry Calgary offers Business Admin BA with Technical Communication Specialization
If you live in Canada, here is another option to get a degree with emphasis on Technical Communication: DeVry University of Calgary is offering a Business Administration BA with Technical Communication Specialization. From the school’s web site: “With a growing demand for writers and editors in fields like law, medicine, science, and technology, technical communication…
Read MoreBoise State Univ. offers Certificates in Technical Communication
Boise State Univ. of Idaho offers: A B.A. in English with an emphasis in Technical Communication A Master’s Degree in Technical Communication An undergraduate- and graduate-level Certificate in Technical Communication. The program is not geared towards those who’d like to work in the industry as professional technical communicators but rather those “who anticipate that their…
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7 Principles of Effective Critique in Technical Communications
Introduction to Principles of Effective Critique The Principles of Effective Critique in technical communications is an important tool to improve the quality of content. Yet improper and ineffective critique is worse than no critique at all since it alienates the receivers and puts them in a defensive mood. From that point on all efforts for…
Read MoreUniv of Washington offers Technical Writing and Editing Certificate
Here is a technical communication certificate program offered by University of Washington, Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) department. HCDE’s 2010-2011 Technical Writing and Editing program begins on September 30, 2010. Applications for this program are now being accepted. The deadline for receipt of applications at UW PCE is 5 pm on August 20, 2010.…
Read MoreMayfield Handbook of Technical and Scientific Writing
There are so many good free resources out there to help technical writers at all levels. Here is one such resource: Mayfield Handbook of Technical and Scientific Writing Authors: Leslie C. Perelman, Edward Barrett, and James Paradis Click here to have free and instant access to this resource
Read MoreShould You Get a Technical Communication (or Writing) Certificate, or Diploma?
© 2010 Ugur Akinci Here’s a question TCC readers ask me often: “Should I get a diploma or certificate in technical writing/communication?” I’m big on education and training. But my answer to this question is always: “It depends.” Let me explain. First off, if your current or prospective employer demands that you get a certificate…
Read MoreSouthern Polytechnic State University offers Advanced Certificate in Content Development
Go beyond the basics to strengthen your knowledge and skills in critical and rapidly changing areas of content development for any medium. Required courses include Writing Across Media, Information Architecture, Website Design, and International Technical Communication. In addition, choose two more courses from among those offered online every semester. English, Technical Communication and Media Arts…
Read MoreDrexel University Offers Master of Science Program in (Technical) Communication
Drexel University’s Master of Science in Communication prepares students for careers in a wide range of professional activities. The program specializes in three areas: technical communication, science communication, and public communication. Technical communication is for those seeking employment as technical writers, computer documentation specialists, and training specialists. Science communication has much to offer those who…
Read MoreSouth Dakota — Black Hills State University Offers Corporate Communication B.S. Degree
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents Thursday approved a new undergraduate degree in corporate communication at Black Hills State University. It also authorized the university to deliver its existing mass communication degree to students in Rapid City. “In today’s business world, it is more important than ever to prepare effective communicators,” said…
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