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Why join SIGDOC

The ACM Special Interest Group on design of communication provides a forum for the effective interchange of information on technical documentation, software development, and user support for computer products and systems. The SIG studies processes, methods, and technologies for communicating information online, with hypermedia, multimedia, and in print. Members include technical communication professionals, computer scientists, educators, and researchers, as well as system designers, developers, usability specialists, and managers responsible for producing or supervising the creation of documentation, online help systems, and end user interfaces. SIGDOC offers conferences, a high-quality Web site, and an electronic Newsletter.

By joining SIGDOC you become a member of a closely-knit community of professionals interested in the design of all forms of communication. The complementary backgrounds of SIGDOC members foster interesting dialog between traditionally disparate communities (e.g., technical communicators and program developers).

SIGDOC bridges the historical gap between research and practice, between academia and industry, and between technical communicators and software engineers.

Additional benefits of SIGDOC membership include:

• Discounted participation rates at all SIGDOC events, including a reduced registration fee for the annual conference
• Free access to SIGDOC conference proceedings via the ACM Portal
• Complimentary materials available online at the SIGDOC Web site, including the quarterly newsletter
• Broad professional contacts and valuable networking opportunities
• For undergraduate students, the opportunity to apply for a SIGDOC Undergraduate Scholarship
• For graduate students, the chance to compete in the SIGDOC Graduate Competition
• Special discounts and offers on various relevant goods and services.

Join SIGDOC today and become an active member of the community!

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