Then I guess in college, you didn't write enough papers :-)) I'd guess
suich a background helps a lot. But what about community colleges or some
evening classes on literature/writing? Or perhaps there are
programs/courses for technical writers?

But yes, I guess practice really does make perfect. Peer reviews enhance
progress significantly. And always remember to keep the balance between
literary and technical style.

cu
-pete

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Ernst & Young
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Funny you should mention it, but I was talking to someone who has very good
documentation skills today.  They happen to be a CISSP.  They told me the
only way to get better is to practice, practice, practice.  I hope to get
them to review, review , review my work.  Funny how nothing I did in
college
prepared me for this job.

Hope this helps.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rudy Ruiz [mailto:rudy@thummy.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 3:53 PM
To: cisspstudy@securityfocus.com
Subject: Documentation skills

Forgive me if this is just a little off topic, but I can't help but notice
how important documentation skills are for a CISSP. From white papers to
advisories over to proposals, there is a lot to write about. Has anybody
done anything ( books/school/etc ) to improve their documentation skills? I
feel that mine could definitely use some improvement and this would have a
tremendous impact to my success as a security professional.

Thanks,

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rudy-at-thummy-dot-com
www.thummy.com

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