College is a great place to prepare for a career. Some careers are in higher demand than others.

Feb 15, 2010 - Kerrie Troseth

Technical writing differs from creative writing. A successful technical communicator must understand these basic characteristics of a technical document.

Feb 3, 2011 - Katie Murphy

Minnesota State Community & Technical College (M State) offers several online degrees through its eCampus. This article reviews its online format and degree offerings.

Dec 15, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

In technical writing, consistent word use reinforces understanding, helping end users complete tasks more quickly and helping technical authors update docs more easily.

Sep 4, 2009 - Christina Downs

Some basic tips for improving lab reports, research papers, and book reports by understanding them as the technical writing they are.

Mar 17, 2009 - Rachael Shoemaker

Technical training can help you build confidence, save time and prepare for promotions. Assess your technical competencies and learn to quickly fix deficiencies or plan

Mar 26, 2006 - Joni Rose

What is technical writing all about? Learn what technical writing is and whether it's the right career choice for you.

Jan 2, 2011 - Jennifer Silva

Getting a technical or business book published depends on your written communication skills, your professional status and the subject matter you plan to write about.

Apr 5, 2010 - Jimmy Prince

Checklists enable technical writers to verify that their documents comply with standards and are consistent and complete.

Apr 11, 2009 - Angelina Nachimuthu

Professional and technical writing certification, Associates Degrees, or Undergraduate Degrees in Professional Writing are accessible via distance learning programs!

Mar 25, 2007 - Pam Sissons

A short editing guide to help technical report editors ensure clear top-quality writing that will please and inform readers.

Jan 3, 2011 - Carol Apple

Technical writers often get asked what they do and they are met with blank stares. What does it mean to be a technical writer and how do you become one?

Dec 20, 2010 - Denise Sullivan

Reading the English Wikipedia requires a decent vocabulary, but once one begins to edit articles there, a guide to the dense acronyms and jargon is useful.

Nov 3, 2009 - Terence P Ward

Many technical online colleges are available for those seeking Bachelor and Associate degrees online. This article reviews some of the options available.

Dec 15, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

Essential technical writing skills are both professional and personal. Learn what tech writing skills technical communicators need to succeed.

Jan 13, 2011 - Jennifer Silva

Technical writing jobs are lucrative and a hot job trend. If writing science and technology how-to guides comes naturally, this might be the dream job for you.

Feb 7, 2010 - Donna Cosmato

Technical writing can be a lucrative field, but even experienced writers might discover repeat errors in their finished projects.

Apr 21, 2010 - Kristin Wood

Technical writers translate complex subjects for users, taking technojargon and rendering it understandable. Don't obfuscate the amorphous widget!

May 10, 2011 - Erik Zoltan

Two-year technical degrees are becoming a popular option for those who want a degree and want to minimize the expense and time of a traditional college.

Nov 29, 2010 - Ashley Anderson