Below is an interview with Dr. Gustav Verhulsdonck which provides an overview of cognitive biases and their role in usability and user experience. Dr. Verhulsdonck provides introductory information on cognitive biases for technical communicators that are unfamiliar with the concept, and he discusses the importance of cognitive biases in design.
Even though many translators work in technical writing, most people don’t think of them as an obvious choice when looking to hire for their technical documentation team. So what translation skills do language lovers already have that make them perfect candidates for jobs in technical communication?
After some years of experience in the job it is often time for an interim conclusion. What have I achieved so far? Which direction am I heading to? Especially, when you are working in an IT-related job, some exciting career paths in the field of technical communication might lay ahead.
Imagine there was a way to ensure that all types of output media could correctly interpret every technical information product out there. Imagine there was some kind of pattern that every technical communicator could follow to ensure that each information unit resembled the next. And imagine if this were possible beyond company and industry boundaries. Well, what if I told you that such a thing already exists? Keep on reading if you are interested in learning more about intelligent information and standardized metadata.
Successful localization projects require the interplay of diverse skillsets. While you might not have a technical writer in your localization team, technical writer skills can positively impact your overall performance.
Understanding the importance of technical concepts and forms of communication in different environments thanks to technical communication classes at the university is crucial to help the student become a technical communicator. Learn here why teaching technical communication at the university can greatly help you in your future life!
Looking for simple but effective content creation tips for your nonprofit? Here are three tips that will help you with your nonprofit marketing strategy.
So, you want to know if the investment in the TCLoc master’s pays out? Keep on reading and find out how you can apply the technical communication knowledge and skills you acquire during the program.
I’m sure this won’t be breaking news to you: English is the main language of technical documentation around the world. Read on to learn how Simplified Technical English can help you make your technical documentation clearer and easier to understand.
This article gives you some tips and suggestions on how to handle the interviewing process for a technical writer job, based on my own experiences as both an interviewee and as interviewer.
