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Podcasts for Technical Writers -- interviews, tips, and presentations for those who author help content

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Understanding Principles of Usability, Part 1 � Karen Bachman

In this podcast, Karen Bachman, manager of the Usability and User Experience SIG, provides an overview of the user-centered design process. More specifically, she describes the following: How usability is defined Typical steps in the usability process Fitting in usability with a typical development life cycle User analysis User interface prototypes Usability test plans A senior member of the STC, Karen has [...]...

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[ Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:23:52 +0000 ]

Understanding Principles of Usability, Part 1 � Karen Bachman

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[ Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:23:52 +0000 ]

Understanding Principles of Usability, Part 1 � Karen Bachman

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[ Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:23:52 +0000 ]

Keith Hoffman Interviews Susan Burton, Exec. Director of the STC

Keith Hoffman, president of the Four Lakes STC chapter in Madison, Wisconsin, interviews Susan Burton, the executive director of the STC. Susan discusses the big things happening with STC, gives an overview of the annual conference in Minneapolis, and shares her view on the future of the technical communication profession. Specific topics include: The upcoming STC conference in [...]...

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[ Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:04:51 +0000 ]

Keith Hoffman Interviews Susan Burton, Exec. Director of the STC

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[ Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:04:51 +0000 ]

Keith Hoffman Interviews Susan Burton, Exec. Director of the STC

Keith Hoffman, president of the Four Lakes STC chapter in Madison, Wisconsin, interviews Susan Burton, the executive director of the STC.Susan discusses the big things happening with STC, gives an overview of the annual conference in Minneapolis, and shares her view on the future of the technical communication profession.Specific topics include:The upcoming STC conference in [...]...

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[ Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:04:51 +0000 ]

Web 2.0, CMS, and DITA � Ann Rockley

In this podcast, Ann Rockley, president of the Rockley Group, talks about Web 2.0 trends, content management systems, and DITA. Specific topics include: Web 2.0 trends for content management Customer-centric content management Card sorting and user-driven architecture Content-rating features and dynamic delivery Helping users find information in a CMS What DITA is and why it important Who DITA is right for Upcoming DITA [...]...

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[ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:12:09 +0000 ]

Web 2.0, CMS, and DITA � Interview with Ann Rockley

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[ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:12:09 +0000 ]

Web 2.0, CMS, and DITA � Ann Rockley

In this podcast, Ann Rockley, president of the Rockley Group, talks about Web 2.0 trends, content management systems, and DITA. Specific topics include:Web 2.0 trends for content managementCustomer-centric content managementCard sorting and user-driven architectureContent-rating features and dynamic deliveryHelping users find information in a CMSWhat DITA is and why it importantWho DITA is right forUpcoming DITA [...]...

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[ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:12:09 +0000 ]

How to Increase Collaboration and Performance � Emma Hamer

Emma Hamer, a performance improvement consultant in Vancouver, Canada, explains how to move your performance up to another level by setting up the ideal collaborative workspace, overcoming team members� fears of change, and addressing other common problems in the workplace. In this podcast, she covers the following: Helping writers cope with major changes (such as implementing [...]...

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[ Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:52:29 +0000 ]

How to Increase Collaboration and Performance � Emma Hamer

Emma Hamer, a performance improvement consultant in Vancouver, Canada, explains how to move your performance up to another level by setting up the ideal collaborative workspace, overcoming team members� fears of change, and addressing other common problems in the workplace. In this podcast, she covers the following:Helping writers cope with major changes (such as implementing [...]...

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[ Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:52:29 +0000 ]

Technical Writing in India � Sandeep Balakrishna

In this podcast, I talk with Sandeep Balakrishna, a seasoned technical writer based in Bangalore, India. He has been a technical writer for 10 years, and has observed the explosive growth of technical writing in India. According to Google Trends, seven of the top ten cities where the term “technical writing” is searched is India. [...]...

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[ Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:46:18 +0000 ]

Technical Writing in India � Sandeep Balakrishna

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[ Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:46:18 +0000 ]

Another Perspective on Single-Sourcing � Sarah O�Keefe

In this podcast, Sarah O�Keefe talks about how to implement single-sourcing, particularly for writers with medium-level reuse needs, such as those using RoboHelp and Word. Additionally, she discusses the resistance to change, how to calculate business costs versus savings, and explains tool options for producing online help and print deliverables.Specific topics in this podcast include:Determining [...]...

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[ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:18:21 +0000 ]

How To Create a Usable Index � John McGhie

John McGhie, technical writer and Microsoft MVP from Sydney, Australia, explains how to create a usable index for your help material. In this interview, John covers the following topics:Deciding whether to create an indexSkills required to create an indexSteps in creating an indexAudience considerations in creating an indexTime required for creating an indexPitfalls writers face [...]...

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[ Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:45:30 +0000 ]

Podcasting 101 � by Tom Johnson

This podcast offers a 101 crash-course on podcasting.� If you’re intrigued by podcasting, or if you’re looking to learn more about how to take advantage of the podcasting trend, listen to this podcast.Topics in this podcast include:What podcasting isHow podcasting differs from radioWhy podcasting can connect with listeners more profoundlyHow to monetize podcastsHow to start [...]...

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[ Tue, 17 Oct 2006 04:36:18 +0000 ]

How to Implement Single Sourcing � Neil Perlin

Neil Perlin, a renowned trainer, consulter, and developer, talks about how to implement single sourcing. Topics covered in this 25 minute podcasts include:Definitions and benefits of single sourcingDifferent methods of single sourcingMyths about single sourcingPitfalls�with single sourcing you’ll want to avoidDiscussion of single sourcing tools (including Flare, AuthorIT, Robohelp, and more)Steps to take to actually [...]...

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[ Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:15:26 +0000 ]

Joomla, a Free Open-Source Content Management System � Sean Wheller

Sean Wheller, from Johannesburg, South Africa, talks about one of the most popular open-source content management systems available today � Joomla. Topics covered in this podcast includeThe meaning of �open source� applicationsBenefits of automated workflows and templatesUses of Joomla, from websites to newslettersAdvantages of Joomla as a content management systemComparisons of Joomla with other open [...]...

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[ Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:30:56 +0000 ]

Knowledge Management and Technical Writing � Janet Foley

Knowledge Management focuses on how an organization identifies, creates, captures, acquires, shares, and leverages knowledge � its most valuable asset. People, systems, and processes support these activities and make them repeatable and sustainable.Organizations around the globe are recognizing that effective knowledge management strategies will give them the competitive edge they need for enhanced business performance [...]...

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[ Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:26:32 +0000 ]

Flare 2.0 and MadCap Software � Mike Hamilton

Mike Hamilton, VP of Product Development at MadCap Software, talks about Flare 2.0, which will be released in early October. He also answers questions about the MadCap software suite, which includes Blaze, Mimic, Capture, and Flare. He talks about single-sourcing, snippets, variables, indexes, XML, and other topics related to Flare. If you�re a RoboHelp user [...]...

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[ Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:23:23 +0000 ]

Content Management Professionals � Scott Abel

Interview with Scott Abel from Content Management Professionals about content management, the CM Pros upcoming summit, and the advantages of content management. Scott also talks about how content management systems increase productivity, help track content, automate processes, and allow writers to single-source their content. The music is from Rubber Band Banjo.Download Now (right-click, then select [...]...

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[ Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:19:04 +0000 ]

Writing for the Web � Ian Koss, Founder of Ink19.com

Ian Koss is founder of Ink19, which was at one time one of the largest free music magazines in the U.S. His team began publishing in the early 90�s in the traditional print medium, but changed to an online format as the Internet emerged. In this podcast, Ian explains how the online medium required their [...]...

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[ Mon, 09 Oct 2006 02:56:27 +0000 ]

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