Comments on: Should I get a graduate degree in technical writing? Interviews with those who have http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/ Documentation as conversation Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:58:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: radhika http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/comment-page-1/#comment-28630 radhika Tue, 19 May 2009 20:08:19 +0000 http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/#comment-28630 Good insights, and I agree with Diane's point of view that the trend is moving away from being a technical writer to technical communicator role where you need to be able to incorporate, editing, multimedia, project management, and a whole host of skills and probably getting a degree in computer science has more roi than a technical writing degree if you want to work in the computer industry. Good insights, and I agree with Diane’s point of view that the trend is moving away from being a technical writer to technical communicator role where you need to be able to incorporate, editing, multimedia, project management, and a whole host of skills and probably getting a degree in computer science has more roi than a technical writing degree if you want to work in the computer industry.

]]> By: annegentle http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/comment-page-1/#comment-28224 annegentle Sat, 16 May 2009 19:07:28 +0000 http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/#comment-28224 Sorry, RPI stands for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, located in Troy, New York in the USA. Sorry, RPI stands for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, located in Troy, New York in the USA.

]]> By: Suzanne http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/comment-page-1/#comment-27852 Suzanne Thu, 14 May 2009 03:11:27 +0000 http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/#comment-27852 Great information! Did I miss the explanation of what RPI is? Great information! Did I miss the explanation of what RPI is?

]]> By: Post-undergraduate paths and careers | just write click http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/comment-page-1/#comment-10220 Post-undergraduate paths and careers | just write click Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:52:02 +0000 http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/#comment-10220 [...] Should I get a graduate degree in technical writing? Interviews with those who have [...] [...] Should I get a graduate degree in technical writing? Interviews with those who have [...]

]]> By: Should I get a masters degree in technical communication? Interview with a recent student « just write click http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Should I get a masters degree in technical communication? Interview with a recent student « just write click Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:09:47 +0000 http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/#comment-68 [...] Contact Anne Gentle ← Should I get a graduate degree in technical writing? Interviews with those who have [...] [...] Contact Anne Gentle ← Should I get a graduate degree in technical writing? Interviews with those who have [...]

]]> By: Beth McAfee http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Beth McAfee Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:29:58 +0000 http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/#comment-69 Nice interview! I really appreciate all of the practical advice and alternate recommendations. Another opportunity for those who are just starting out is an internship. I got into tech writing out of college, but took a low-paid internship to get the initial experience employers were looking for. Nice interview! I really appreciate all of the practical advice and alternate recommendations. Another opportunity for those who are just starting out is an internship. I got into tech writing out of college, but took a low-paid internship to get the initial experience employers were looking for.

]]> By: Cat http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Cat Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:08:51 +0000 http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/#comment-71 Oh, I'm glad to see you tackling this. I'm guessing programs are very different from place to place. I finished my MS several years ago in technical journalism. Like Diane, I find the writing and editing universally useful. But over the years, the social science research skills have proven to be a unique skill in my company and helped my team from keep from being "blown about" by every wind. Oh, I’m glad to see you tackling this. I’m guessing programs are very different from place to place.

I finished my MS several years ago in technical journalism. Like Diane, I find the writing and editing universally useful. But over the years, the social science research skills have proven to be a unique skill in my company and helped my team from keep from being “blown about” by every wind.

]]> By: Mary Nordgulen http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Mary Nordgulen Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:59:53 +0000 http://justwriteclick.com/2007/08/21/should-i-get-a-graduate-degree-in-technical-writing-interviews-with-those-who-have/#comment-70 Really interesting interview. I think talent and opportunity opens many doors and certainly Diane has the first and took advantage of the latter. Great advice on how to pursue this career in the current employment environment. Really interesting interview. I think talent and opportunity opens many doors and certainly Diane has the first and took advantage of the latter. Great advice on how to pursue this career in the current employment environment.

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