Predictions of world-ending cataclysms notwithstanding, 2012 is likely to be a year of massive change for technical communications. TechWhirl’s look at trends impacting technical communications in 2012 is a somewhat unscientific estimation on the direction of our profession. It was compiled by an exhaustive review of the TechWr-L email discussion list, other forums, relevant blogs and presentations by thought leaders from around the world lightly seasoned with the experience of the editorial team. Read more of this technical writing article »
Trends
Some trends that impact technical writers are obvious-social media, mobile devices, structured authoring, while others may not be quite so apparent—compliance with government regulations, product design trends, analysis techniques and workplace issues to name a few. Features on trends in the world of technical communications can be sparked by discussion threads, thought leaders and events. Our Trends articles provide research and resources, as well as a narrative that sparks discussion throughout the field.
Mid-year Checkpoint: Top Five Trends in Technical Writing
Trend spotting is a challenging adventure, engaged in by all sorts of very respectable professions, including our own. Some of the top blogs and thought leaders in technical communications have done an excellent job in spotting the next big things in this fast changing profession, and I look forward to seeing how it all plays [...] Read more of this technical writing article »