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- From: en01@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (EUGINA M. NOVAK)
- Newsgroups: misc.writing
- Subject: technical writing jobs???
- Message-ID: <1992Jul21.172056.149621@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu>
- Date: 21 Jul 92 17:20:56 GMT
- Organization: Lehigh University
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- Hi! I wonder if anyone out there could offer some advice? I currently work
- as a research associate studying lakes in PA. After 1 1/2 years, I've
- discovered that research is not my calling. It no longer creates enthusiasm
- for me. During this time, however, I have taken a few writing courses (I've
- always enjoyed writing) and discovered that I adore it. From reading postings
- here on the net, I gather that writing in general doesn't prove very
- lucrative. I'd like to make a career change and I'm considering technical
- writing. While I don't want to be the person actually executing the research,
- I think I could definitely write about it--methods, results, discussion, etc.
- Through the course of my current job, I've written protocols, instructions for
- volunteer monitors, a brochure, and numerous letters, proposals and
- agreements. Unfortunately, my supervisor bogs me down with research more than
- writing and I'm going bonkers. My questions are:
- what types of technical writing are available?
- What are the prospects of obtaining a writing position?
- What salary range do technical writers usually receive?
- What experience or requirements tend to be accepted?
- If you currently work as a technical writer, what does a typical day
- entail for you and are you happy with your position?
- I have an M.S. in biology (actually ecology) and would like to stay in the
- environmental/ecology/wildlife field. Any suggestions or comments? Please
- e-mail me at en01@lehigh.edu. Thanks!
- --Gina Novak
- (en01@lehigh.edu)
-