[TCP] Is technical writing worth the hype and pain?

2009-12-23 Thread raj nair
At times, I wonder why technical writers are the least common denominators in a software company. For example, if I submit a document for review, people schedule it for the last few hours of a business day. This amply explains the 'importance' given to that task. Moreover, I have to work with

Re: [TCP] TCP Digest, Vol 40, Issue 1

2010-01-06 Thread raj nair
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[TCP] Comma before clauses beginning with 'if

2010-03-28 Thread raj nair
It is well-known that a comma is used if an if clause is at the beginning of a sentence. Is there a rule, an exception, where the reverse is true? For example, can this punctuation be right? Select the statement cache size, if you get a warning mesaage. Please share your thoughts.

[TCP] Technical writing and tools

2010-04-27 Thread raj nair
Hi All, Does multiple tools restrict the opportunities available for technical communicators? Why is that there is no single standard tool for the technical writing industry? Raj Nair

Re: [TCP] Technical writing and tools

2010-04-28 Thread raj nair
...@techcommpros.com] On Behalf Of raj nair Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 3:04 AM To: tcp@techcommpros.com Subject: [TCP] Technical writing and tools Hi All, Does multiple tools restrict the opportunities available for technical communicators? Why is that there is no single standard tool