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Ability to outline and structure information.
Advanced research and interviewing skills.
Basic knowledge of visual design principles.
My 2 cents
Connie
-----Original Message-----
From: Cascio, Justin [mailto:Justin_Cascio -at- tvratings -dot- com]
Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 11:22 AM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: RE: Baseline Skillset for Technical Writers?
Here's the first few ideas off the top of my head:
An ability to take information about functionality and write task
instructions
Understanding of "chunking" of information
Interest in user analysis and ability to apply knowledge of audience to
creating appropriate documentation
Ability to write clearly and accurately
Attention to detail
