Online Video Courses

Essay Writing for ESL/EFL Students

By Ugur Akinci | January 17, 2010

This informative video was done with ESL/EFL students in mind but I bet even the native speakers can benefit from the structured tutoring that it provides…

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Google Docs Presentation Application

By Ugur Akinci | January 16, 2010

© 2010 Ugur Akinci You can use this FREE application to create online presentations that you can reach from anywhere… as long as you have access to the Internet. I actually prepared the following presentation by using Google Docs Presentation:

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Technical Writing for a Help Desk

By Ugur Akinci | January 15, 2010

An informative video by a professional Documentation Specialist. A lot of practical pointers here provided by someone who actually practices what she preaches. Have pen and paper ready and take notes.

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Documentation as a Backup for UI Deficiencies?

By Ugur Akinci | January 14, 2010

Here is a view that has some weight to it, on the basis of my personal experience as a Fortune 500 technical communicator: “[Software] Documentation is rapidly becoming a backup for deficiencies in the user interface and user training rather than a complete solution in itself.” And here is an intelligent blog post that discusses…

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