Hi all, I have joined STC for a while and I really like it, but do tech writers join other professional associations? What are they and why do you join them?
My department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is hiring an Assistant or Associate Professor of Technical and Professional Communication, and I was asked to share it with this listserv. The full job ad for the position is below.
My advisor, Jeff Ringer, is chairing the search, and you can contact him directly with questions: jeff.ringer@utk.edu.
Blessings, Holland -------
Rev. Holland Prior (she/her)
PhD Candidate in Rhetoric, Writing, and LinguisticsDepartment of English University of Tennessee, Knoxville
---------- Forwarded message ---------Colleagues,
Apologies for cross-posting, but I’m pleased to announce that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is hiring an Assistant or Associate Professor of Technical and Professional Communication. You’ll find the full job ad below.
I’m chairing the search, and so if you have any questions about the position, department, University, or Knoxville/East Tennessee, please don’t hesitate to email me at jeff.ringer@utk.edu. I’m very happy to converse.
Jeff Ringer
Associate Professor
Rhetoric, Writing, & Linguistics
English Department
513 McClung Tower
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
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Assistant or Associate Professor of Technical and Professional CommunicationUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Technical and Professional Communication with expertise in global scientific communication, whose research and teaching intersect with contemporary issues such as human rights, social justice, digital ethics, global Englishes, civic engagement, public health, and the environment. We are a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, with a significant departmental endowment that supports research. The department offers the BA, MA, MFA, and PhD. Salaries are competitive; professors teach a 2/2 load, distributed across undergraduate and graduate courses. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee seeks candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee system, with over 21,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students from over 100 countries. Knoxville ha
... keep reading on reddit ➡I am currently attempting to complete the three tasks required to pass the course. Task 1 is to generate a white paper for an emerging technology in your course of study. I have all of the sources and summaries I need. I have completed the white paper itself from the cover page to the conclusion. They require additional information like an explanation of who your audience is, description of your organization, etc. How should I submit the additional information? It isn't a part of the white paper, and I don't want to submit it incorrectly. This is my one shot to successfully complete the course. I got pretty far behind due to family health issues. I had a lot on my plate between work, my kids, and the failing health of my parents. I have completed the assignments, I just want to know how to submit it correctly. I appreciate any help one of you guys/gals can give me.
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Technical Communication by Mike Markel
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
Thirteenth edition (September 11, 2020)
ISBN-10: 1319245005
ISBN-13: 978-1319245009
Hello autistic community of Reddit, I am publishing this post on behalf of “eucap.eu”, “The European Council of Autistic People”, a pan European non-profit organization led by autistic people for autistic people.
Their President, Heta Pukki, does not have a Reddit account and is simultaneously the president of ASF (Autism Spectrum Finland) but she is pleased to share this survey trough any media possible, and so after a meeting I promised I will share this on Reddit on their behalf.
She gave me a document as a template to share the survey. (PM if you want that document since I can't share it here). I think I will publish a separate post later as a copy and paste of said document.
Here is a direct link to the Survey which is in 11 languages, and you don’t have to answer it in the official language(s) of your country, so long as it’s answered. The only criteria are:
"The survey can be completed by any autistic person aged 18 or older who lives in a European country. This includes both people who have been formally diagnosed and those who self-identify as autistic. Participants can choose between eleven languages in which to complete the survey. The survey is easily accessible on laptop, phone or tablet, and takes around 10-15 minutes to complete." (from the information document)
The deadline for the survey is the 15th of November (15/11/2021) by midnight CET (Central European Time), so in about a week from the time I’m posting this. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete and there are only 3 mandatory questions; you only answer as much as you can and want (read more about this in the consent form). It is also anonymous and is GDPR compliant.
If you can share this survey, webpage and/or info document (inserted in separated post or via PM) to as many autistic people in Europe as possible and fill in the survey if you happen to be part of the target audience.
" How will the results of the EUCAP 2021 survey be used?
The information gained from the survey will be published to inform the general public and raise awareness. It will be used by EUCAP and its member organizations to influence the development of autism policies
... keep reading on reddit ➡Link to the thread:
https://twitter.com/tomparkes_/status/1436267820636114945?s=21
I'm looking for a more technical overview of what's going on than the newspapers have given me.
Sinc I was a kid, I always thought, I will commit suicide in future, so never took intrest in life. Always daydreamed and lived inside my head.
Everyone had dreams in childhood of becoming doctor, actor or billionaire. My dream was "killing myself".
Don't know why, maybe brain damage or chemical imbalance.
I am 23 and in a tough spot. I realised, I have no skills. I can't talk to people, lack problem solving skills, marketable skills and technical skills.
Spent 4 years in isolation because of my own depression.
Future seems hopeless and I am helpless now!
Suicide is the only idea that comes to my mind.
I was wondering if anyone has taken Chad Wilson or Ashlie Contos, if so can you tell me more about the course load?
