Watercooler Chat Moderated by:
Ann Marie Queeney, Technical Editing SIG Manager
July 10, 2015
For Discussion:
• TE SIG Goal: Offer a Technical Editing Progression at the 2016 Summit.
• The TE SIG leadership team needs your help to make the SIG’s goal a
reality.
• The TE SIG is not guaranteed a Progression.
• It depends on the number and quality of submissions the STC Education Committee
receives.
Important The STC Education Committee reviews and accepts Progression
applications. The TE SIG leaders are not involved in this process.
Watercooler chat topics
Let’s talk about how we can make it happen.
• Progression definition
• Submission deadline
• Submission guidelines
• Ideas for topics
Progressions: STC Definition
• Progressions are 20 minutes in length
• Informal
• Per STC:
• “ A progression topic uses a discussion format to facilitate the sharing of ideas
and experience around a specific approach or topic.
• During a 45-minute session, up to eight speakers will be grouped together
into one progression on related topics.
• Each speaker will be seated at a different round table in the room.
• Participants will select two progression tables to attend during the 45-minute
session.”
2016 Summit Submission Deadline
• A specific due date has not been
set.
• Due August/late summer
• Check on the STC website for
more information
• Click on Summit tab
www.stc.org
2016 Submission Guidelines
• Submission form is not available at this time.
• Check the STC website for updates.
• You are not required to be a TE SIG or STC member to submit a
proposal.
Important
Include “for Technical Editing Progression” in your submission
Tip: When completing your application review the previous
Summit’s program and website for writing style.
2016 Submission Guidelines (cont)
• For reference only: 2015 Summit submission form
• To begin thinking about your progression, included below are key
sections of the 2015 Summit submission form:
• Session Title (Max: 8 words)
• Abstract: Provide a brief description of your session. If selected, this
description will appear in the printed program. Max: 150 words
• Skill Level: Who should attend your session? (beginner, advanced, all)
• Prerequisites: Recommended reading, skills, or knowledge for advanced
presentations. Required if Advanced was selected above.
Progression Topic Ideas
• Editing tools
• Best practices
• Advanced topics
• Case studies
• Beginner topics
• Editing for a specific field
or industry
• Editing in other formats
(video, mobile)
That’s a
good idea!
In Conclusion . . .
• Check the STC website for the specific submission deadline and form.
• A 2016 Summit Technical Editing Progression is not guaranteed
• It depends on the number and quality of Progression applications.
Thank you and good luck with your Progression submissions!