Lisa Adair Becomes STC Associate Fellow

Congratulate Lisa Adair as she recently achieved the honorary rank of STC Associate Fellow. As explained at https://www.stc.org/notebook/2023/02/03/presenting-the-2023-stc-class-of-associate-fellows/, this is the second highest rank that the Society can confer upon a member, Fellow being the highest. “This honor recognizes members for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the arts and science of technical communication, … Continue reading…

Tricia Spayer Becomes STC Fellow

Congratulate Tricia as she recently achieved the rank of STC Fellow. Enjoy reading her citation.  Tricia Spayer Citation: For continuing service to STC through chapter and Society leadership roles, and for advocating technical communication principles in all aspects of your career and volunteer roles. See the 2023 class of STC Fellows following. Presenting the 2023 class … Continue reading…

What Color Do You Want?

If you will, come along with me on a journey in our minds. Let’s go back in time for a little while. Imagine yourself in grade school again. You’re in art class and you’re using crayons to color at a table along with some other classmates. Someone says, “Please hand me the skin color crayon.” … Continue reading…

Commas: Rules for Use

OWL Purdue provides the following about proper use of a comma. Maybe we can all use a reminder. Extended Rules for Using Commas 1. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet. 2. Use commas after introductory a) clauses, b) … Continue reading…