From wirth at peoplepc.com  Sat Aug 19 19:04:12 2006
From: wirth at peoplepc.com (Frances Wirth)
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:04:12 -0400
Subject: It Might be GUI, but It Doesn't Have to Be Messy!
Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.0.20060819203919.02352b60@mail.peoplepc.com>

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It Might be GUI, but It Doesn't Have to Be Messy!

Lunchtime webinar presented by Leah Guren


Do you document software applications?
Are you frustrated by style inconsistencies in interface elements?
Do you have trouble convincing the developers that these inconsistencies 
negatively affect the user experience?
Can you recognize a bad system message, but don't always know how to fix it?

Please join us as Leah Guren discusses all aspects of a GUI style guide, 
with emphasis on Microsoft, Apple, and Unix platforms. Key topics include:

  * Introduction to GUI
  * The user experience
  * Why do technical communicators need to get involved in the GUI?
  * Style guide rules (Microsoft, Apple, and Unix)
  * Naming and labeling for clarity
  * Error and System Messages
  * How to develop understandable text that actually helps users

LEAH GUREN is a 25-year veteran in the field of technical communication, 
with experience as a writer, editor, technical publications manager, 
trainer and consultant. She's a popular presenter who brings dry theory to 
life, illustrating rules with real-life examples and providing clear, 
practical guidelines that writers of all levels and experience can apply.

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WHEN: Wednesday, August 23, 2006,  1 - 2:30 pm
WHERE: Symantec, 2530 Meridian Pkwy, Durham
COST: $15 (non-STC $20) (pay at door)
DETAILS:  www.stc-carolina.org/training
REGISTRATION: Send email to training at stc-carolina.com to reserve a spot and 
receive handouts.
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