Cumberland County Report -- TOP Grant
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Purpose:
This report was written as one of the final activities of the TOP Grant described in the TOP Project portion of this site. After some additions by other members of the grant project management team, it was submitted to the Department of Commerce and Cumberland County, Virginia.
Summary:
Cumberland County Report is a compilation of the activities undertaken by Cumberland County as part of the TOP Grant. It includes meeting summaries, issues identification results, successes, obstacles to completion, and lessons learned.
Macromedia Flash 4
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Purpose:
This critique was written as part of my Advanced Technical Communication course at Bentley College. It was used in future sessions of the course as a sample critique. The assignment received a grade of A+.
Summary:
Macromedia Flash 4 is a critique of the online help system for the Macromedia Flash 4 program. Covered within the critique are the system's physical features, strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement.
XML: The Next Step in Document Design
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Purpose:
This critique was written as part of my Advanced Technical Communication course at Bentley College. It was also published in the May 2000 issue of IT magazine, a Raleigh, North Carolina based IT publication.
Summary:
XML: The Next Step in Document Design is about the basics of XML and its relation to technical communication. Specific topics covered are: what XML is, XML vs. HTML, XML and technical communication, and the future of XML.
The Year 2000 Problem
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Purpose:
This article was written as a front page article for the June 1999 issue of Computer News, a Raleigh-based IT publication that has since evolved into IT magazine.
Summary:
In this article, several aspects of the possible Y2K problem are covered. They include the basics of what the Year 2000 problem is, what systems could be affected, small business problems, the international perspective, and some guidelines for preparations.