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Expertise
Twenty years experience in instructional design: writing courses in technical and non technical fields. Worked in documentation and presentations of complex technical and non technical information, business writing, and presentations. Trained in Information Mapping methodology.
Experience in the area
BS and MA in Communications. Numerous awards for quality and cycle time reduction related to training. Editor for newsletters; writing and teaching background; Teach college level English, speech, diversity, and management classes.
What do you like about this subject?
I learned the hard way that good, clear writing indicates good, clear thinking. I like helping others to achieve the same realization.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
One day I will write that book....
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Good writing is like poetry. It needs to be terse and accurate.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Writing and teaching require special skills sets that most people don't have.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Ved Prakash | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| John | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great suggestions. Thanks. |
| Tim | 07/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tim | 07/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Brenda | 06/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Leslie, Thank you for your answer and ..... |
Recent Answers from Leslie
2009-11-22 How to make price inquiry?:
John, If you are too indirect, the person may not answer your question, but you can use a few polite phrases. Because I have a limited budget, will you provide an estimate of the costs before I
2009-09-07 signature blocks:
Darrell, You are asking a question about a legal signature. I cannot advise you about the law, especially if the law is in Kuwait. A legal signature is the one on a person's birth certificate or
2009-09-07 signature blocks:
Darrell, I am not a lawyer, so I cannot attest to the legality of the signature designators. AllExperts do have a lawyer available for such advice. These designators are used liberally among people
2009-06-25 Numbers in business/technical writing:
Brenda, You are going to get just one more opinion from me. As you noted, most editors go round and round on this topic. You can submit questions on form to the editors of the Chicago Style Manual (CSM)
2009-05-10 Need to take advice on technical writing:
Bhawna, Sorry to learn that the tech writing job did not last. I am sure you are frustrated. The need for grant writers is great. I have a friend who writes grants, and although it is not his favorite
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