Rhonda Bracey wrote: ...it's obvious that tech writing in one form or another has been around for a long time.
Technical writing was around longer, but I don't think the job title "technical writer" was coined until somewhat more recently. Weren't many early technical writers deemed typists? In my first writing/editing job in 1990, I was called an editorial assistant. My job function was as a junior technical editor, but with a fraction of the pay. When I was in college back in the 80s, most people had no clue what a technical writer was, and they couldn't understand why they were needed. Apparently manuals and text books were created by magic in most of their minds. [poof!] Donna - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
