10月オフ会報告
今回は、まず、米国ではNISTという米国の標準管理局が主導して、クラウドコンピューテイングの標準化活動をを推進していることを紹介。その概要は下記の通り。NIST Cloud Computing Forum & Workshop - November 4 & 5NIST announces the Cloud Computing Forum & Workshop - II to be held on November 4 and 5, 2010 at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This workshop will provide information on the NIST strategy to develop a Cloud Computing Roadmap. It will also provide an updated status on NIST efforts to help develop open standards in interoperability, portability and security in cloud computing. The goals of this workshop are:以下省略その後、はじめとの方も多かったので、テクニカル・コミュニケーションのテキストについて今までのおさらいに時間をかけたため、下記内容について、内容の確認をした。第1章の続きHonesty The most important measure of excellence in technical communication is hon¬esty. You have to tell the truth and not mislead the reader. Clarity Your goal is to produce a document that conveys a single meaning the reader can understand easily. Accuracy Inaccurate writing can cause as many problems as unclear writing. Accuracy seems a simple concept: you must record the facts carefully.Comprehensiveness A good technical document provides all the information readers need. It describes the background so that readers who are unfamiliar with the subject can understand it. It contains sufficient detail so that readers can follow the discussion and carry out any required tasks. It refers to supporting materials clearly or includes them as attachments. Accessibility Accessibility refers to the ease with which readers can locate the information they seek. Most technical documents are made up of small, independent sec¬tions. Some readers are interested in only one or two sections; others might want to read more. Because few people will pick up a document and read from the first page all the way through, your job is to make the various parts Conciseness To be useful, technical communication must be concise. A longer document is more difficult to use because it takes more of the reader's time. Professional Appearance You start to communicate before anyone reads the first word of the document. If the document looks neat and professional, readers will form a positive impression of both the content and the authors. Correctness Good technical communication observes the conventions of grammar, punc¬tuation, spelling, and usage.Exercises 第2章の紹介下記内容について2 Understanding Ethical and Legal ConsiderationsA Brief Introduction to Ethics 22 Your Legal Obligations 23 Copyright Law 24 GUIDELINES: Determining "Fair Use" 24 GUIDELINES: Dealing with Copyright Questions 25 Trademark Law 26 GUIDELINES: Protecting Trademark 26Contract Law 27 Liability Law 28 GUIDELINES: Abiding by Liability Laws 28 Codes of Conduct 29Whistleblowing 31Ethics and Multicultural Communication 33 Principles for Ethical Commun Abide by Relevant Laws 34 Abide by the Appropriate Corporate or Professional Code of Conduct 35Tell the Truth 35 Don't Mislead Your readers 35Be Clear 36 Avoid Discriminatory language 36Acknowledge Assistance from Others 36 Revision Checklist 37 Exercise 37 Research Projects. 37CASE1: The Name Game 39CASE2: Mysterious Internet Code 40 Introduction to Robert's Rules of Orderロバート議事規則入門1. What is Parliamentary Procedure?2. Why is Parliamentary Procedure Important?3. Example of the Order of Business4. Motions5. Types of Motions6. How are Motions Presented?7. Voting on a Motion