TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Since your firm (Stratagene) is subject to FDA audit, it already has an
established quality system that probably includes a detailed document review
process. Instead of developing a new process, why not unearth the existing
one?
Dan Goldstein
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sara Hassen
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 11:49 AM
> To: TECHWR-L
> Subject: Document Review Process
>
> Good Morning,
>
> I am trying to develop a document review process for my division. I am
> the lone Technical Writer within a group of scientists (Ph.D. level).
> It is the common assumption that every document I produce should be 100%
> error free. This of course is a daunting task. I strive to maintain
> accuracy, but without a review process, the errors are unnoticed until
> the document is utilized. I proof all my documents twice prior to
> release, but this is obviously not adequate. This brings me to the
> conclusion that a formal review process needs to be implemented.
>
> My question to you is this, how many reviews do your documents undergo
> prior to being released for use? Also, who are the people who review
> the documents, end-users, fellow writers?
>
> I appreciate any and all comments. I am at my wits end trying to
> articulate the need for document review PRIOR to release. I
> am hopeful the information I learn from all of you will assist me.
WEBWORKS FINALDRAFT - EDIT AND REVIEW, REDEFINED
Accelerate the document lifecycle with full online discussions and unique feedback-management capabilities. Unlimited, efficient reviews for Word
and FrameMaker authors. Live, online demo: http://www.webworks.com/techwr-l
Doc-To-Help 7.5 Professional: New version with new features, improved performance and reliability, plus much more! Download your free trial today at www.componentone.com/techwrlfeb.
---
You are currently subscribed to techwr-l as:
archiver -at- techwr-l -dot- com
To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-techwr-l-obscured -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Send administrative questions to lisa -at- techwr-l -dot- com -dot- Visit http://www.techwr-l.com/techwhirl/ for more resources and info.
