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Category Archives: research
Presentation Writing Tips
This will cover verbal presentations without the use of PowerPoint or some other electronic slide software. However, I might bring in a few thoughts about that as well, learned how, class? That’s right: the hard way. With any luck, someone … Continue reading
Posted in audience, documents, editing, marketing, meetings, research
Tagged charts, outlining, PowerPoint, presentations, rehearsal, visuals
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Large, Medium, or Small: What’s Your Best Working Environment?
One of the first things that will draw you to a particular job is the content that you will be writing. However, another important consideration when looking at a new job is the size of the company doing the hiring. … Continue reading
Posted in job hunting, philosophy, research, workplace
Tagged large business, medium business, small business
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How I Learned Rocket Science (The Real Story)
Okay, can you keep a secret? I am not a rocket scientist. I’m sure you can guess that by reading my resume, but sometimes it bears repeating, especially around my NASA customers. Yes, I did research on the topic, including interviews, … Continue reading
Posted in education, engineering, research
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When Have You Researched “Enough?”
First, a little alliteration, just for the fun of it. It’s a common concern for the conscientious communicator: when have you collected enough information to call your creation complete? I’d love to tell you there’s a hard-and-fast rule for these … Continue reading
Posted in research, technical writing
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