ENGL 235: Technical Writing : Technical writing as a profession
Information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook online is produced by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides regularly updated information on the working environment, pay (including different regions of the United States) and current and forecasted job outlook for hundreds of professions.
Professional associations
- Society for Technical Communication"The Society for Technical Communication is the world’s largest and oldest professional association dedicated to the advancement of the field of technical communication. The Society’s members span the field of the technical communication profession from students and academics to practitioners and managers. Our members represent every industry segment and many countries around the globe."
- American Medical Writers AssociationThe AMWA's mission is "to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources in support of that goal."
- National Association of Science WritersA "community of more than 2,300 journalists, authors, editors, producers, public information officers, students and people who write and produce material intended to inform the public about science, health, engineering, and technology. NASW promotes the professional interests of science writers nationally and globally, plays an active role in supporting efforts to ensure writers are paid for their work, and advocates for copyright protections for writers".
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