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From: [e-mail] (Binion Amerson)
Subject: TECHNICAL: STC Annual Conference Call for Papers--Final Notice
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Summary: August 1, 1992 is deadline
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                        F I N A L     N O T I C E

The Society for Technical Communication (STC) is pleased to announce the

                     C A L L    F O R    P A P E R S

                                for the

          40th    S T C    A N N U A L    C O N F E R E N C E

                        "Communication Roundup"

                             June 6-9, 1993
                           Loews Anatole Hotel
                           Dallas, Texas, USA


ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

It's time to start making plans for attending and/or presenting a paper at the
40th Society for Technical Communication (STC) Annual Conference to be held
June 6-9, 1993, at the Loews Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Post-Conference Workshops will be held on June 10, 1993.

The STC Annual Conference (formerly called the International Technical
Communication Conference or ITCC) is the world's largest annual conference
covering technical writing, editing, illustrating, and related issues.  With
the theme COMMUNICATION ROUNDUP, some 2,500 technical communicators from
around the world are expected to attend this professional forum in Dallas to
exchange the latest in technical communication information.  Also featured is
an exposition presenting tools and services designed for the technical
communication professional.  Exhibitors will include: desktop and electronic
publishing tools, online documentation tools, training firms, translations
tools, books and periodicals, and consulting firms.

STC's Annual Conference is the place to learn about trends and technologies in
technical communication.  Participate in technical communication's premier
event by sharing your knowledge and experience.


ABOUT STC

The Society for Technical Communication (STC) is the largest and fastest growing
professional non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of the theory
and practice of technical communication.  The international STC headquarters in
Arlington, Virginia, provides leadership and direction for more than 15,000
members of 125 worldwide chapters.  Members include: writers and editors,
graphic artists, video and audiovisual specialists, documentation managers and
supervisors, educators and students, and freelance writers and consultants.


WHO SHOULD SUBMIT PAPERS AND/OR ATTEND?

Technical writers, editors, illustrators, managers, consultants, contractors,
educators, students, and researchers in the technical communication field.


CONFERENCE STEMS

The 40th STC Annual Conference offers you the opportunity to participate in
any of the six conference stems (topic areas): Writing and Editing; Visual
Communication; Research and Technology; Education, Training, and Professional
Development; Management; and STC Chapter Development.  The following offers a
brief explanation about each stem.

Writing and Editing:
Being solely a writer or an editor may no longer be enough; demands on the
technical communicator are increasing.  Among other issues, possible topics
include: expectations of today's technical communicator; tomorrow's technical
communicator--language strength versus technical strength; and the relative
value of usability testing.  Stem Manager: Paula Berger, Solutions, Inc.

Visual Communication:
More and more we find ourselves involved in the visual aspects of technical
communication, searching for the best methods to present our message.  Among
other issues, possible topics include: how to become more "visually"
conscious; and whether technical communicators are encroaching upon the
territory formerly reserved for the technical illustrator or graphic artist.
Stem Manager: Beth Tanner, Tanner Communications.

Management:
With increasing demands on technical communicators, there are related demands
on management; not all these demands are easily resolved.  Among other issues,
possible topics include: managing change; managing personnel and new equipment;
delegating responsibilities; management as a career move; and independent
consulting.  Stem Manager: Jerilynne Sander, Simply Written.

Research and Technology:
Today's technology is the result of yesterday's research, and so it will be in
the years ahead.  Among other issues, possible topics include: the role of
research in improving reader and user comprehension; and how to keep pace with
changing technology.  Stem Manager: Ed See, IBM Corporation.

Education, Training, and Professional Development:
From year to year, the role of the technical communicator may change, but the
need for continuing education and specialized training will always play a major
part in our professional development.  Among other issues, possible topics
include: post-collegiate training, mentoring, ethics, and keeping pace with
tomorrow's needs.  Stem Manager: Lory Hawkes, DeVry Institute.

Chapter Development:
We know that the STC chapter is the basic building block of our Society, but
not all chapters have the same problems and situations.  Among other issues,
possible topics include: how to create and maintain chapters; what makes
chapters successful; and what is the chapter's role in individual member's
professional development.  Stem Manager: Judith Glick-Smith, Integrated
Documentation.


PRESENTATION TYPES

There are seven presentation formats: Demonstration, Discussion, Panel, Paper,
Progression, Conference Workshop, and Post-Conference Workshop.

Requirements for a Proposal (use the attached application form):

 * Information about the presenters (names, addresses, etc.)
 * The title and a 30-word description for the Conference Program.
 * Your choice of stem and presentation format.
 * Your choice of audiovisual equipment needed for the presentation.
 * Additional requirements depending on the presentation format as listed
   below (include three copies of all required additional material).

Demonstration:
In a demonstration, you instruct participants and provide new information on a
selected topic.  However, a demonstration has no "hands-on" exercises for the
audience; you perform the "hands-on" portions of your presentation. (The
demonstration session is an alternative to a traditional workshop.) Audience
size varies from 20 to more than 200 people.

Additional Requirements for a Demonstration Proposal
(attach to application form):

 * Specific objectives that participants will be able to perform after
   attending the demonstration.
 * Specific activities that you will perform that teach specific skills to
   participants.  Include at lease one activity for each objective.
 * A detailed Demonstration plan that alternates between teaching and
   interaction with your audience.
 * A draft of a 500- to 1,000-word paper that you want to publish in the
   Conference Proceedings.  (Paper is optional.)

Discussion:
I a discussion session, all participants address a carefully selected subject
in an open exchange among other experts and the audience.  Generally, the
person who proposes the discussion acts as the moderator.  Each expert has
several minutes at the beginning and end of the session to summarize his or
her thoughts.  (The exact amount of time available to each expert depends on
the number of discussion participants.)  Audience size varies from 20 to more
than 200 people.  Note: All experts must agree to appear before you propose
the discussion.

Additional Requirements for a Discussion Proposal
(attach to application form):

 * A detailed Discussion plan that lists the topics to be covered, including
   the main points and supporting facts and examples.  About one-half of the
   time in any subject area should be for audience participation.
 * A draft of a 500- to 1,000-word paper that you want to publish in the
   Conference Proceedings.  (Paper is optional.)

Panel:
As a Panelist is a 90-minute, in-depth discussion on a selected subject,
usually involving three or more "panelists" and led by a moderator.  Generally,
the person who proposes the panel acts as the moderator.  Audience size varies
from 20 to more than 200 people.  Note: All panelists must agree to appear
before you propose the panel.

Additional Requirements for a Panel Proposal
(attach to application form):

 * A detailed presentation plan that lists the topics to be covered, including
   the main points and supporting facts and examples.  About one-half of the
   time in any subject area should be for audience participation.
 * A draft of a 500- to 1,000-word paper that you want to publish in the
   Conference Proceedings.  (Paper is optional.)

Paper:
The paper, based on a topic of your choice, is expanded upon in person at the
conference, and later published in the Conference Proceedings.  Your
presentation normally allows you 20 minutes to speak and additional time at
the end of the session to field questions from the audience.  Generall, the
stem manager groups two or more individual papers on related subjects into a
single session and assigns a moderator.  Audience size varies from 20 to more
than 200 people.

Additional Requirements for a Paper Proposal
(attach to application form):

 * A draft of the 500- to 3,000-word paper that you want to publish in the
   Conference Proceedings. (Paper is required.  You must present if you want
   to publish.)

Progression:
A progression session is a series of 8 to 15 roundtable discussions in which
you participate as a discussion leader.  The session begins with a brief
introduction by the event coordinator.

You will be one of 8 to 15 presenters in the Progressions room.
Each of three rounds in the Progression
session consists of 5 minutes of presentation followed by 15 minutes of open
discussion among 10 or fewer participants.  In all, there are three rounds in
a Progressions session; therefore, you will give your presentation three times
to three different groups of participants.  Each of three rounds in the
progression session consists of 5 minutes of presentation followed by 15
minutes of open discussion among 10 or fewer participants.

Additional Requirements for a Progression Proposal
(attach to application form):

 * A detailed presentation plan that lists the topics to be covered, including
   the main points and supporting facts and examples.  Include at least 10
   prepated questions to facilitate discussion after your formal presentation.
 * A draft of a 500- to 1,000-word paper that you want to publish in the
   Conference Proceedings.  (Paper is optional.)

Conference Workshop:
In a workshop session, you instruct other participants and provide new
information on a selected topic.  Ideally, one-third of the 90-minute workshop
is devoted to "hands-on" demonstrations or exercises for all attendees.
Tickets are required for admission, and enrollment is usually limited to
between 50 and 120 people.

Additional Requirements for a Conference Workshop Proposal
(attach to application form):

 * Specific objectives that participants will be able to perform after
   attending the workshop.
 * Specific activities that provide participants to practice skills.  (Include
   at lease one activity for each objective.)
 * A detailed Workshop plan that alternates between teaching and interaction
   with your audience.  Remember, one-third of the workshop must be devoted to
   "hands-on" demonstrations or exercises.
 * A draft of a 500- to 1,000-word paper that you want to publish in the
   Conference Proceedings.  (Paper is optional.)

Post-Conference Workshop:
In the post-conference workshops, which are held the day after the conference,
you instruct other participants and provide new information on a selected topic.
Ideally, one-third of the workshop is devoted to "hands-on" demonstrations or
exercises for all attendees.  A post-conference workshop lasts either on-half
day or a full day.  Attendees register separately and pay an extra fee.  They
will be held June 10, 1993.

Additional Requirements for a Post-Conference Workshop Proposal
(attach to application form):

 * Specific objectives that participants will be able to perform after
   attending the workshop.
 * Specific activities that provide participants to practice skills.  (Include
   at lease one activity for each objective.)
 * A detailed Workshop plan that alternates between teaching and interaction
   with your audience.  Remember, one-third of the workshop must be devoted to
   "hands-on" demonstrations or exercises.
 * A draft of a 500- to 1,000-word paper that you want to publish in the
   Conference Proceedings.  (Paper is optional.)

PROCEEDINGS INFORMATION

Only papers actually presented at the 40th STC Annual Conference will be
published in the Conference Proceedings.  If you want to publish, you must
register for the conference and present the paper.

DEADLINES

Deadlines for the various conference events are as follows:

   Submission of Proposals:                       August 1, 1992
   Notification of Acceptance/Rejection:          November 30, 1992
   Camera-Ready Copy:                             February 1, 1993
   Conference:                                    June 6-9, 1993
   Post-Conference Workshops:                     June 10, 1993

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information, contact the:

       Society for Technical Communication
       901 N. Stuart Street, Suite 304
       Arlington, VA 22203-1822
       Phone [phone]
       FAX [phone]

or

       Mary R. Wise, Program Manager
       Manugistics, Inc.
       2115 East Jefferson Street
       Rockville, MD 20852
       Phone [phone]
       FAX [phone]

=============================================================================

40th STC ANNUAL CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS

CALL FOR PAPERS--APPLICATION FORM

Type or print the information requested on this form.  Attach additional
sheets, if necessary.

Information About the Presenters

If you want your employer to be identified in the program, please enter your
employer's name, city, and state/country where requested.  If you do not
include "employer" information, the program will list only the city and
state/country) in which you reside.

Primary Contact (person to receive correspondence)                 Are you an
Name: __________________________________________________________   STC Member?
Company: _______________________________________________________   Yes     No
Address: _______________________________________________________   Will you
City: _________________ State/Country: ___________ Zip: ________   moderate or
Day Phone: ___________________ Evening Phone: __________________   lead the
  Employer: ____________________________________________________   session?
  City: _________________________ State/Country: _______________   Yes     No

Co-Presenter (if applicable)
Name: __________________________________________________________   STC Member
Company: _______________________________________________________   Yes     No
Address: _______________________________________________________
City: _________________ State/Country: ___________ Zip: ________
Day Phone: ___________________ Evening Phone: __________________
  Employer: ____________________________________________________
  City: _________________________ State/Country: _______________

Co-Presenter (if applicable)
Name: __________________________________________________________   STC Member
Company: _______________________________________________________   Yes     No
Address: _______________________________________________________
City: _________________ State/Country: ___________ Zip: ________
Day Phone: ___________________ Evening Phone: __________________
  Employer: ____________________________________________________
  City: _________________________ State/Country: _______________


General Information About Your Presentation

Title: _________________________________________________________

Description (30-word maximum): _________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Specific Information About Your Presentation

1.  The conference stem that best applies to this presentation is (check one):

    ____ Writing and Editing         ____ Research and Technology
    ____ Visual Communication        ____ Education, Training, and
                                          Professional Development
    ____ Management                  ____ STC Chapter Development

2.  The presentation type that best applies to this presentation is
    (check one):

    ____ Demonstration               ____ Progression
    ____ Discussion                  ____ Conference Workshop
    ____ Panel                       ____ Half-Day Post-Conference Workshop
    ____ Paper                       ____ Full-Day Post-Conference Workshop

3.  Each meeting room will be equipped with a podium, lectern, overhead
    (transparency) projector, screen, and flip chart.  The additional
    audiovisual equipment needed for this presentation is (check all that
    apply):

    ____ 35mm Slide Projector
    ____ VHS-format VCR and Monitor (May require an extra fee.)
    ____ Barco Projector for Computer Displays (May require an extra fee.)
    ____ Other: ___________________________________________________________

Application Statement

I have included three copies of all required material.  My application conforms
to all of the requirements stated in this document.  If my proposal is accepted,
I understand that I must make this presentation at the conference.  I will
register for the conference at the member rate (either full conference
registration or one-day registration on the day of the presentation).  If I am
physically unable to attend the conference, I understand that it is my
responsibility to find a suitable replacement presenter.

Signature: _______________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________________________________

=============================================================================

Mail your application form and related materials, postmarked by August 1,
1992, to:

           Society for Technical Communication
           901 N. Stuart Street, Suite 304
           Arlington, VA 22203-1822

Note:  Printed copies of this Call for Papers and further information about
STC and the 40th STC Annual Conference may be obtained from the above address.

=============================================================================

Binion Amerson
General Manager, 40th STC Annual Conference


--
 Binion Amerson, Senior Technical Writer, OpenConnect Systems, Inc., 2033
 Chennault Dr., Carrollton, Texas 75006; 214/308-0447; [e-mail]
 General Manager: 40th STC Annual Conference, June 6-9, 1993,  Dallas, TX