1. 2016 Summit: Planning a Technical Editing Progression
Watercooler Chat Moderated by:
Ann Marie Queeney, Technical Editing SIG Manager
July 10, 2015 (Updated August 29, 2015)
Introduce myself
TE SIG Manager & Quarterly Program Manager
Former Progressions presenter & presentation
Personal Info
Introduce topic
2016 Summit Anaheim
Not too soon to think about the Summit. Submission deadline: this summer
This watercooler chat will be recorded and slides will be available. This session is for you – please type questions and comments in the chat panel

2. For Discussion:
TE SIG Goal: Offer a Technical Editing Progression at the 2016 Summit.
The TE SIG leadership team needs your help to make the SIG’s goal a reality.
The TE SIG is not guaranteed a Progression.
It depends on the number and quality of submissions the STC Education Committee receives.
The STC Education Committee reviews and accepts Progression applications. The TE SIG leaders are not involved in this process.
2015 – no technical editing progression
Spoke with STC Educ Committee
Explain why it’s important to have a progression
The SIG leaders are not part of the decision making process
Important

3. Watercooler chat topics
Let’s talk about how we can make it happen.
Progression definition
Submission deadline
Submission guidelines
Ideas for topics

4. Progressions: STC Definition
Progressions are 20 minutes in length
Informal
Per STC:
“ A progression topic uses a discussion format to facilitate the sharing of ideas and experience around a specific approach or topic.
During a 45-minute session, up to eight speakers will be grouped together into one progression on related topics.
Each speaker will be seated at a different round table in the room.
Participants will select two progression tables to attend during the 45-minute session.”

5. 2016 Summit Submission Deadline
Due 21 September
Check on the STC website for more information
Click on Summit tab

6. 2016 Submission Guidelines
Check the STC website for details.
You are not required to be a TE SIG or STC member to submit a proposal.
Include “for Technical Editing Progression” in your submission
Tip: When completing your application review the previous Summit’s program and website for writing style.
Important

7. 2016 Submission Guidelines (cont)
For reference only: Summit submission form
To begin thinking about your progression, included below are key sections of the 2015 Summit submission form:
Session Title (Max: 8 words)
Abstract: Provide a brief description of your session. If selected, this description will appear in the printed program. Max: 150 words
Skill Level: Who should attend your session? (beginner, advanced, all)
Prerequisites: Recommended reading, skills, or knowledge for advanced presentations. Required if Advanced was selected above.

8. Progression Topic Ideas
Editing tools
Best practices
Advanced topics
Case studies
Beginner topics
Editing for a specific field
or industry
Editing in other formats
(video, mobile)
That’s a good idea!

9. In Conclusion . . .
Check the STC website for the form and specific submission info.
A 2016 Summit Technical Editing Progression is not guaranteed
It depends on the number and quality of Progression applications.
Thank you and good luck with your Progression submissions!