Branch Meetings

Branch meetings are held in Christchurch on a bi-monthly basis, starting with the February meeting each year.

Meet newly graduated or experienced technical writers in the Canterbury region over some nibbles and refreshments during a 30 minute pre-presentation “Meet and Greet”. Speaker presentations normally run for about 40-50 minutes including discussion question/answer time.

Previous meeting topics include:

• Web Content Management
• Language Translation : Having a Positive Influence
• Usability: Who Cares?
• Web Standards and their Use
• Learning Needs Analysis and Course Design
• The Art of Extracting Information
• Online Help Showcases.

Training Workshops

In addition, training workshops are scheduled 2-3 times each year. Previous workshops include:

• Plain English for technical communicators
• Curriculum Vitae – Art or Science?
• Clinical skills for editors
• Information development for online delivery
• Writing effective procedures.

About Christchurch Branch Members

Christchurch Branch has many members that work in the engineering, telecommunication, electrical, IT, government and manufacturing industries. We cover a wide range of technical writing areas from web and information design; online help systems; equipment / product manuals; technological equipment information design through to marketing and sales documentation; training documentation and information systems; plus much, much more.

Join our group and keep abreast of what is happening within Christchurch and beyond.

Further Information

If you would like further information on local activities in Christchurch, you can:

Thanks for your support. I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. Non members welcome.

• subscribe to our free email newsletter, or
• contact the TCANZ Christchurch Branch Coordinator.