Resources

Welcome to our resources page, a collection of content and links related to technical communications and staffing. We hope you’ll find this information useful.

Content You Can Use

	Best Practices for Writing Samples
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	Editor: Friend or Foe Eight practical tips for managing the relationship between writer and editor.
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	Technical Editor, Advocate for Others
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	Technical Writing from an Engineer's Perspective Having an engineering background offers a unique perspective on technical writing.
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	Top 10 SEO Considerations for Web Content Developers 10 tips for improving search engine optimization.
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	Top 10 Tech Writing Tips Ten rules for tech writers.
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Technical Writing Resources

Steyer Associate Blogs

The SEO Ace
By Rick DeJarnette.
Thoughts, insights and reflections about search engine optimization (SEO).
http://www.theseoace.com/

Technical Notes
By Michael Miele.
Topics and examples of Windows Azure Cloud Services Platform.
http://www.milexsoft.com/

Favorite Links of Our Associates

Alertbox
A useful site for anyone who writes user-interface text. Jakob Nielsen’s bi-weekly column focuses on current issues in web usability.
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/

The Chicago Manual of Style Online
An editorial rather than technical resource, but you can’t beat the The Chicago Manual of Style Q& A for entertainment and information.
http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/CMS_FAQ/new/new_questions01.html

The Code Project
This site features over 32,000 free software development and design articles, code snippets, discussion, and news.
http://www.codeproject.com/

Computerworld
This site provides great news and information about all things technical.

Engadget
This online magazine focuses on technology and gadget news and happenings in the world of consumer electronics.
http://www.engadget.com/

Microsoft Developer Network
MSDN is a resource for the obvious products, but you can also tap into really useful information for APIs, and code examples.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/

Stackoverflow
For professional and enthusiastic programmers, this site is a place to ask practical questions based on actual problems faced and get them answered.
http://stackoverflow.com/

Tek-Tips Forums
This free technical support forum offers peer-to-peer discussion and research for technical computer professionals in a wide variety of fields.
http://www.tek-tips.com/

UXmatters
This forum offers a platform for leading experts in user experience (UX) to teach UX best practices to developing UX professionals and influence the future direction of the UX community.
http://www.uxmatters.com/

W3schools
This resource offers free education on HTML and XML programming, server scripting, web services, and more for novices and SMEs alike.
http://www.w3schools.com/

World Wide Web Consortium
W3C develops protocols and guidelines that ensure the long-term growth of the web.
http://www.w3.org/

Scrabble Word Lists
For relaxing after work, this scrabble word list site is a favorite.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/adam.bozon/scrabblelists.htm#retain

Quotations Page
For fun, insights, and signature lines, check out this site.
http://www.quotationspage.com/

Associations

Steyer Associates is proud to be associated with the following organizations:

• Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA)
• Society of Technical Communication (STC Puget Sound chapter)
• Northwest Recruiters Association (NWRA)
• West Sound Technology Association (WSTA)