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Subject:Re: What to call ourselves From:Katharine M Schommer <scho0106 -at- GOLD -dot- TC -dot- UMN -dot- EDU> Date:Fri, 9 Sep 1994 21:22:18 GMT
How about "Documentation Engineer"? My definition of engineering is
"problem-solving", and that's what we do. It sounds more like a
profession, too, for those of you who want more status/recognition/$$$.
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Kate Schommer | Unless you're the lead dog,
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities |