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Subject:Re: Term "tech writing" From:gina jerome <gina -at- ROARK -dot- ITG -dot- TI -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 27 Mar 1995 09:51:52 -0600
Matt Schenker wites:
> I hate the term "technical writing." I always use the term "professional
> writing," not because it really matters to me, but because people hear the
> term "technical writing" and they think it's all about:
> Put screw (1) into hole (2).
> Place bracket (12) over holes (2) and tighten screw (2 and 3)
> When it's much more creative than that.
I usually say "communication specialist," or "documentation specialist/
consultant." However, occasionally someone will respond, "Oh, you're
a tech writer." :-)
