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linguae.com>SEMINAR Technical Writing: Tips on Developing Technical Information for Translation Learn about how technical writers develop text for translation. By following strict guidelines on verb usage, tense, and jargon, technical writers can write English text that translates well -- consistently. Deirdre Murr Manager of Technical Publications, Walt Disney Imagineering Building a Web Site for your Translation Business: A Case Study of Picodeoro.com This presentation will center on how to build a successful web site. Topics of discussion include information on latest technologies, design and layout suggestions, and tips for promoting your web site. Belen Cuellar Professional translator and founder of Picodeoro.com. and Kim Glandon WebMaster of Picodeoro.com. Desktop Publishing for Translators Discussion will cover the basics of using desktop publishing software (QuarkXpress, PageMaker, etc.) for translations. Topics covered will include hyphenation, changing font size/spacing, and working with non-Roman languages. No prior experience is necessary. Michael Devlin Project Manager for America Translating Services. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: City Heights Apartments (previously Oakwood Apartments) 209 S. Westmoreland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004 This facility will not provide parking. City Heights Apartments is close to #101, #10, and #110 Freeways. (see directions below) $ 35 (SCATIA Members) $ 45 (Non-SCATIA members) $ 70 (SCATIA membership & seminar) Application has been submitted to the California Judicial Council for three hours of CIMCE credits. Space is limited, so please send a check and your information as soon as possible to: SCATIA P. O. Box 292268 Los Angeles, CA 90029 If you need any other information please call (818) 725 3899 or visit our site at http://www.scatia.orgMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue