Comments for Technical Writing

Comment on Finding, Creating, and Using Graphics by traci

traci — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:12:11 +0000

Here’s another resource for video:
Free: British Pathé Puts Over 85,000 Historical Films on YouTube

http://www.openculture.com/2014/04/free-british-pathe-puts-over-85000-historical-films-on-youtube.html

Comment on 1:25 Class Introductions by Vanessa

Vanessa — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:39:02 +0000

My name is Vanessa, born in Haiti currently pursuing an electrical engineering degree at Virginia Tech, class of 2016.I do not have have any prior experience in technical writing but I am willing to learn everything I can in able to be successfully in this class and also in the work field.The most interesting thing about me is the fact that I enjoy cooking on my free time.

Comment on 1:25 Class Introductions by Colin

Colin — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:28:15 +0000

I grew up in Fauquier, so I know what you mean about the ratio of Cows to people… Also, I’m jealous of your Potter living room.

Comment on 1:25 Class Introductions by Colin

Colin — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:25:40 +0000

That’s pretty awesome! I did a lot of theater in highschool too, and now I’m in CS! What’s been your favorite roll? I wish my dad did something like that, both of my parents are psychotherapists…

Comment on 1:25 Class Introductions by Marc

Marc — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:48:56 +0000

My name is Marc and I’m a junior in Computer Science. I come from Northern Virginia, a metropolitan area, and I’m still not used to more rural areas like Blacksburg. From when I graduate to when I retire, I want to have worked at a large tech company, owned my own startup, work in computer security, teach, and rob a bank.
My technical writing experience comes a lot from reading manual pages, documentation, and specifications for software and interface usage. In addition, I have read a lot of technical procedures from my internship at Northrop Grumman, as well as writing some documentation for internal usage of software that I wrote while I was there. For school projects, I have also written more brief documentation in code.
I like watching movies. I like watching them so much that it has become an unhealthy form of procrastination. I’ve put off assignments to 2 hours before the due date in the morning before starting class in high school, just to watch 2 or 3 movies that night. It is a habit I am trying to grow out of.

Comment on 9:05 Class Introductions by Nicholas Crowder

Nicholas Crowder — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:32:45 +0000

I forgot to do this on time. I am Nicholas Crowder. I am from Gainesville Virginia, about 15 minutes outside of Fairfax. I am a computer science major. I hope to work with computer security at the operating system level, or maybe with coding compilers after college.

I interned at the US Patent office. While I was there I had to write a couple technical papers and read some also.

I love to read the Bible and computer science related books in my free time.

Comment on 1:25 Class Introductions by Myron Su

Myron Su — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 23:51:33 +0000

Hi everyone! My name is Myron! I am a computer science major with a minor in math. I was born in Los Angeles, CA and move over to Richmond when I was 9. I aspire to use the skills I gain from school to be a project manager for a software engineering company.

As for my technical writing experience, I did a bit of technical writing when I was documenting some of the internal software at my internship last summer, but that is about the extent of the my professional technical writing skills. I do have a resume, but there is plenty of room for improvements! I think this will be a really useful class for the future.

I am a big fan of tea! This all started from when my parents returned back from a trip to China with a ton of loose leaf tea. I immediately was hooked. I enjoy making my own blends of tea at home with the different dried fruit and tea back at home.

Comment on 9:05 Class Introductions by Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:48:40 +0000

Hello. My name is Ryan G, I recently switched from Mechanical Engineering into Building Construction, where I hope to focus on the Building Information Modeling. After I graduate, I would like work for a construction firm that focuses on commercial buildings using BIM. I am from Suffolk, VA, a city in Hampton Roads.

I have very little experience with technical writing. My freshman year, I took an engineering course where I had to write a cover page and a resume. Since then I have had zero experience with technical writing except updating my resume for the career fairs.

In my free time, I enjoy watching TV, playing video games, and spending time with my dog, Zeus. I really enjoy watching sports, especially hockey. I have actually been to two Stanley Cup final games, but was unable to see the cup.

Comment on 1:25 Class Introductions by Josh S

Josh S — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:32:14 +0000

My name is Josh Staples, and I am a civil engineering student hoping to go into the environmental or water resources line of work. I was born in Owensboro Kentucky and moved to Maryland where I currently live. My favorite hobbies include listening to music and swimming, as well as mathematics.

The only experience I have had with technical writing was in my AP english course in high school, where we spent a few weeks in the school year learning more advanced diction to use for resumes and papers.

Something interesting about myself is that my roommates and I all work at Moe’s, and one of those roommates is Luke Marsh, another student in this class. I love videogames, and my apartment has an entire bookshelf full of games. (5 shelves full)

Comment on 10:10 Class Introductions by Michelle Lee

Michelle Lee — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 18:31:39 +0000

Hi, my name is Michelle Lee and I’m from Midlothian, VA. I am a junior in Environmental Science with a focus in Land Remediation. I enjoy everything there is to do outdoors. Some of my favorite hobbies are hiking, camping, frisbee golf, and recently I picked up snowboarding. Because I am a science major, I feel I have a good background in Technical Writing due to the chemistry and biology lab reports and following instructions to the T. Recently, I have been involved with the VT Soil Judging Team, providing a fun, educational experience outside the classroom, but it has also improved my technical writing skills. There are specific guidelines and instructions on how to correctly examine a soil profile, which is a format consistently used in my field of study. I look forward to learning more about Technical Writing and improving on current skills!