RE: [libreoffice-documentation] Looking to start contributing to LibreOffice documentation

2020-06-05 Thread annie.tp.nguyen 
Hi Dan,

 

Thank you!

 

To answer your questions:

*   Level of experience with LibreOffice: None, but excited to learn
*   Knowledge of styles: To confirm, you are referring to formatting styles 
e.g. heading styles, numbering styles? I am comfortable with using them in MS 
Word documents to make them more navigable and easier to read, and in MS 
PowerPoint to apply a consistent design across slides (colour and font theme, 
Slide Master).
*   Operating system: Windows

 

Thank you for pointing me to the Writer Guide and highlighting that styles are 
important. I will read up on it. 

 

Annie

 

-Original Message-
From: Dan Lewis  
Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 3:43 PM
To: documentation@global.libreoffice.org
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Looking to start contributing to 
LibreOffice documentation

 

Welcome!

 

Others will give you the guidance that you need. What I would like to know is 
what is your experience level in using LibreOffice. What is your knowledge of 
styles in a text document? What operating system does your computer use? These 
are some basic background questions that is helpful for us to know.

 

Personal example: I began nearly 20 years ago with little knowledge about the 
program. I had a lot to learn, but I did. Learning to use styles is very 
important for our work so I read the chapters on styles in the Writer Guide, 
learning and applying them as I went. It is gratifying work. You can also.

 

Dan

 

On 6/4/20 15:37,  <mailto:annie.tp.ngu...@gmail.com> annie.tp.ngu...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Hello!

> 

>   

> 

> My name is Annie. I am currently exploring a career transition into

> technical writing, and would like contribute to LibreOffice's documentation

> efforts. My goals are to develop and practice my technical writing skills

> and start to build my portfolio.

> 

>   

> 

> A little about myself: My educational background is in chemical engineering,

> during which I spent my summers on a variety of research projects. I moved

> into business technology consulting as a new grad when I realized I am not

> suited for creating technology. While in consulting, I had the opportunity

> to lead and execute the documentation effort on a software implementation,

> and have slowly come to orient towards a career in technical writing. I

> enjoy being able to combine technical knowledge with user-friendly design,

> pressing flowers, and trying new cooking recipes.

> 

>   

> 

> I appreciate any guidance on the best way for a beginner to contribute, and

> can commit to 4 hours per week at this time. If it makes sense, I intend to

> start with reviewing the Help contents and User Guides, researching for

> improvements, and adding in artwork. As I become more familiar with the

> topics available, I intend to start writing and editing.

> 

>   

> 

> Looking forward to learning from and working with you all!

> 

>   

> 

> Kind regards,

> 

> Annie Nguyen

> 

>   < <https://www.linkedin.com/in/atpnguyen/> 
> https://www.linkedin.com/in/atpnguyen/>

>  <https://www.linkedin.com/in/atpnguyen/> 
> https://www.linkedin.com/in/atpnguyen/

> 

>   

> 

> 

 

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Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Looking to start contributing to LibreOffice documentation

2020-06-04 Thread Dan Lewis 

Welcome!

Others will give you the guidance that you need. What I would like to 
know is what is your experience level in using LibreOffice. What is your 
knowledge of styles in a text document? What operating system does your 
computer use? These are some basic background questions that is helpful 
for us to know.


Personal example: I began nearly 20 years ago with little knowledge 
about the program. I had a lot to learn, but I did. Learning to use 
styles is very important for our work so I read the chapters on styles 
in the Writer Guide, learning and applying them as I went. It is 
gratifying work. You can also.


Dan

On 6/4/20 15:37, annie.tp.ngu...@gmail.com wrote:

Hello!

  


My name is Annie. I am currently exploring a career transition into
technical writing, and would like contribute to LibreOffice's documentation
efforts. My goals are to develop and practice my technical writing skills
and start to build my portfolio.

  


A little about myself: My educational background is in chemical engineering,
during which I spent my summers on a variety of research projects. I moved
into business technology consulting as a new grad when I realized I am not
suited for creating technology. While in consulting, I had the opportunity
to lead and execute the documentation effort on a software implementation,
and have slowly come to orient towards a career in technical writing. I
enjoy being able to combine technical knowledge with user-friendly design,
pressing flowers, and trying new cooking recipes.

  


I appreciate any guidance on the best way for a beginner to contribute, and
can commit to 4 hours per week at this time. If it makes sense, I intend to
start with reviewing the Help contents and User Guides, researching for
improvements, and adding in artwork. As I become more familiar with the
topics available, I intend to start writing and editing.

  


Looking forward to learning from and working with you all!

  


Kind regards,

Annie Nguyen

  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/atpnguyen/

  





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[libreoffice-documentation] Looking to start contributing to LibreOffice documentation

2020-06-04 Thread annie.tp.nguyen 
Hello!

 

My name is Annie. I am currently exploring a career transition into
technical writing, and would like contribute to LibreOffice's documentation
efforts. My goals are to develop and practice my technical writing skills
and start to build my portfolio. 

 

A little about myself: My educational background is in chemical engineering,
during which I spent my summers on a variety of research projects. I moved
into business technology consulting as a new grad when I realized I am not
suited for creating technology. While in consulting, I had the opportunity
to lead and execute the documentation effort on a software implementation,
and have slowly come to orient towards a career in technical writing. I
enjoy being able to combine technical knowledge with user-friendly design,
pressing flowers, and trying new cooking recipes.

 

I appreciate any guidance on the best way for a beginner to contribute, and
can commit to 4 hours per week at this time. If it makes sense, I intend to
start with reviewing the Help contents and User Guides, researching for
improvements, and adding in artwork. As I become more familiar with the
topics available, I intend to start writing and editing.

 

Looking forward to learning from and working with you all!

 

Kind regards,

Annie Nguyen

 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/atpnguyen/

 


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