User:StaceyHamilton/BlogEntry: 2009 June 26 15:15:00 EDT
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Two SAS® Press Books Win Awards of Excellence in the 2009 STC International Technical Publications Competition
by Mary Beth Steinbach, Managing Editor, SAS Press
The Society for Technical Communication (STC) recently announced winners in the 2009 International Technical Publications Competition. SAS entries included two books that received Distinguished Technical Publications Awards in the STC Carolina Chapter competition earlier this year. The Global English Style Guide also received a Best of Show Award in the STC Carolina Chapter Competition.
I was very proud and happy to receive notification of these latest awards, and just looking at these two beautiful books sent me on a little trip down memory lane.
When I joined the SAS Technical Editing group in 2002, John Kohl was one of my fellow editors. While working in that group, I learned many things from John because, well, he’s a really bright guy! But more than that, what John taught me had more to do with his passion for linguistics, a work ethic that never quits, and his total commitment to being nothing less than excellent. Ever. He’s the kind of guy who encourages you to pay attention to the details. And the details are what make his book worthy of the awards it continues to receive.
Coincidently during that same time, Lora Delwiche and Susan Slaughter were writing the Revised Second Edition of The Little SAS Book. Having just joined SAS, their book was my first introduction to SAS Press and the first SAS Press book that I was assigned to edit. As is true for many people, that little book taught me the basics of SAS software. I was (and continue to be) impressed with Lora and Susan’s writing style and subject matter expertise. They are a uniquely successful authoring team, and are truly delightful to work with.
The Global English Style Guide: Writing Clear, Translatable Documentation for a Global Market
By John R. Kohl, SAS Institute Inc.
- Distinguished Winner and Best of Show Winner in the STC Carolina Chapter Technical Publications Competition, 2008-2009
- Award of Excellence Winner in the STC International Technical Publications Competition, 2009
The Little SAS® Book: A Primer, Fourth Edition
By Lora D. Delwiche, University of California, Davis, and Susan J. Slaughter, Avocet Solutions
- Distinguished Winner in the STC Carolina Chapter Technical Publications Competition, 2008-2009
- Award of Excellence Winner in the STC International Technical Publications Competition, 2009
