External Resources

This page provides resources for Technical Communicators: contact us if you have resources that you feel would be of value to Technical Communicators in the area. To view more STC resources, go to the Member Value Tools page.

Technical Communication Body of Knowledge (TCBOK)

Every profession has its body of knowledge. The Technical Communication Body of Knowledge (TCBOK) is a source for content in the technical communication field. It is a central location for information contributed by a diverse range of practitioners, academic researchers, and teachers; it is also a central location for STC content, including but not limited to STC community content (e.g., through Special Interest Groups) and STC periodicals (Intercom, Technical Communication, and Summit Proceedings). A combination of articles and links, the TCBOK is an online tool for the technical communicator. Click here to browse or contribute.

Editing

• STC Technical Editing Special Interest Group

E-learning

• The eLearning Guild

Technical Writing

• TECHWR-L Technical Writers’ list
• EServer Technical Communication Library
• Keith Soltys’ Resources for Technical Communicators
• Sudbury Found Locally Technical Writing Page
• Georgia Tech Guidelines for Creating Web Content

Usability

• Human Factors International
• Usability First
• Usability.gov
• UsabilityNet
• Useit.com (Jakob Nielson on Usability)

Software Companies

• Adobe
• Microsoft
• MadCap Software
• WebWorks
• DocToHelp
• Author-IT