You are here:
Business & Technical Writing/Expert Profile
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 P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. | 12/22/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| JJ | 12/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| J | 11/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Holly | 11/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. About what I expected in that ..... |
| TJ | 10/26/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Leslie
2011-11-07 Related numbers:
Holly, This question frequently comes up. The answer depends on the style manual you are using. For example, APA says anything under the number 10 (one to nine)is spelled out. Over 10, the writer can
2011-08-12 Minute taking:
Mathea, If you are asking for rules about writing minutes for meetings, I have not seen any. Most meeting minutes are written according the the custom of the organization. For formal report forms, however
2011-06-16 Business / Formal Letters and Content Writing:
Mohammed, I would suggest you hire someone to help you with your project. Presenting your company well is an important element of success. Getting someone who can present what you do on your website
2011-05-06 grammar:
Don, You should check the company or school style manual for the final word on the correct format for your organization. American Psychological Association (APA) give the following as the correct format
2010-11-30 Word this differently with better english? help please!:
Joe, You have clearly stated what you want to do. Your Office Manager may be upset that you have said he does not know the terms, which may bruise his ego.... You could say that you are "going to explain
Answers by Expert:
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.