Writing samples for Barbara Heninger

These samples demonstrate the various types of work I have done, including technical writing; website design and usability testing; newsletter writing, editing, and design; program notes; usability research and presentations.

Product documentation
Web Conferencing FAQ Frequently-asked questions for a web conferencing system.
CDSDoc Quick Reference Card Short, "minimalist" printed guide to using an online library.
CDSDoc User Guide Online user manual for the same library. Some sections appeared when users clicked Help.
CDSDoc Configuration Guide Setup guide for the same library system. For system administrators.

Usability presentations, website evaluations and customer research
Do Users Use a User Guide? Slides from a presentation given at the 52nd Annual Conference for the Society of Technical Communications.
When Customers Hate Help Slides from a presentation given at the 48th Annual Conference for the Society of Technical Communications. 
SourceLink website update Support website for Cadence Design Systems.
Customer surveys Samples of surveys administered to determine user satisfaction with documentation.

Brochures, newsletters, and other volunteer work for local arts organizations
The Voice of Schola Cantorum Newsletter for supporters and members of a community chorus.
Season brochure Brochure for a community orchestra, meant to entice new subscribers.
Program Note: Till Eulenspiegel From the program for a community orchestra performance; describes the music to be played.

Samples updated February 15, 2005. 

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