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Ever want to know how a large organization like SAP approaches knowledge management in a multi-lingual, multi-national production environment? What about how the technical writer fits within it?
Come find out about this and other topics relevant to today’s practicing or aspiring technical communicators as Jon Druker, Knowledge Manager for North America at SAP, shows us the processes and approaches required for successful knowledge management.
Industry EventsMontreal-Based Arts Magazine Launches Posted October 8th, 2008 After more than a year in the making, a new Montreal-based online arts magazine — Rover Arts — is up and running. The magazine boasts a full week of coverage ranging from books to film, tv, stage and music. QWF Workshop: Song-Writing Tonic Posted September 19th, 2008 This one-day workshop with renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Connie Kaldor will look at some basic principles of song writing. Posted September 9th, 2008 PWAC Quebec is calling on all freelance writers, editors, translators and any other Montreal-area wordsmiths to assemble for some schmoozing (and boozing) at the Irish Embassy Pub. New Workshops from Quebec Writers Federation Posted September 5th, 2008 Develop your writing with the mentorship of an acclaimed professional writer and feedback from your peers. One-Day Screenwriting Course with Elizabeth Johnston Posted August 7th, 2008 Concordia University instructor and writer Elizabeth Johnston will be giving a one-day basic screenwriting seminar this September. FrameMaker to Acrobat Advanced Techniques: Discount for STC Members Posted August 1st, 2008 Front Runner Training is hosting Shlomo Perets in Montreal to deliver his highly sought-after FrameMaker to Acrobat Advanced Techniques workshop. DITA Boot Camp with JoAnn Hackos: Discount for STC Members Posted June 10th, 2008 DITA Boot Camp is an in-depth five-day workshop presented by JoAnn Hackos in Quebec City, September 29–October 3, 2008. |
Chapter News & ArticlesCompetitions Entries Starting to Roll In Posted October 2nd, 2008 Entries for the 2008–2009 competition are arriving at STC-Montreal headquarters. If you haven’t submitted your work yet, there’s still time for you to take your shot. Cross-Cultural Communication Requires Us to Test Our Assumptions Posted September 30th, 2008 It would be nice if we all spoke dozens of languages; no one wants to be the ignorant tourist who can’t communicate with the natives. But the most common communication problems arise when we assume the other person thinks the way we do. Online Training for the Medical Writing Field? Posted September 18th, 2008 Reader Leanne Tonkin asks us how to find reputable online technical and medical writing courses. Have a suggestion? The comments are open for your input. Photos from the September 2008 Wine & Cheese Posted September 18th, 2008 The 2008 season opening event was held at Hotel Europa in the “Aqua Lounge.” View photos from the party! Submit Your Work for 2008–2009 Competitions Today Posted September 7th, 2008 This year’s document competitions are now open! STC-Montreal is waiting to receive your entry! STC-Montreal Seeking Judges for 2008-2009 Competition Posted August 4th, 2008 This is your opportunity to use and strengthen your constructive criticism skills. Become a judge for the STC-Montreal competitions. Montreal Writer Beats the Odds and Finds Bone Marrow Match Posted June 5th, 2008 Writer and blogger Emru Townsend, who was diagnosed with leukemia in mid-December, has found a matching donor for a desperately-needed bone marrow transplant. |
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