How to Use a Database to Store Content

(Excerpt) Using a database to store content has some big advantages. Assuming it is set up and managed correctly, and that users (procedure writers, content creators, etc.) can find, edit, and extract the content they need for a particular document, it can offer value in being able to ’single-source’ certain reusable content, and to separate…

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How to Create a Multi-Level Ordered List in OpenOffice

© 2010 Ugur Akinci (1) Create your list items without any ordering (numbers or letters). For example: Apple/Orange/Watermelon. (2) Select your list items and click the “Numbering On/Off” button in the Toolbar to toggle on numbers. (3) Add the second-level (indented) level of information. For example: Calories/PH-level. At this point the whole list will look…

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Pros and Cons of Working as a Remote Writer

Working as a remote writer might sound like a dream job, but it can also have its downside. One of the main challenges is that you’re not surrounded by coworkers on a day-to-day basis. The following are some of the pros and cons of working remotely: Pros of Working as a Remote Writer: Remote writers…

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An Introduction to Scenario-Based eLearning Courses

A scenario-based eLearning course is an instructional design where learners are given a hypothetical situation that they have to solve or deal with. The learner is then guided through the process of solving the problem by a facilitator or instructor who is playing the role of the protagonist in that particular situation. Scenario-based eLearning courses…

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How to Create a Patient Information Form with Acrobat 9

An excellent step-by-step tutorial on how to create forms in healthcare industry by using Adobe Acrobat. (Excerpts) I’m frustrated with paper-based Patient Information Form Process. The frustration is fresh on my mind since I ran into the same problem today trying to schedule an appointment for my son today. My son is in school at…

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A Check List for Creating Technical Documents for the Global Market

Creating technical documents for an international audience requires not only writing in simple “international” English, but also removing all sources of possible mistranslation and misunderstanding. Here is a short check list to prepare your documents for a global audience: Are your dates obvious enough? HINT: write the month openly. 1/2/2010 could be Jan 2, 2010…

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