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STC-ETC Presentation: Plain Language & Our Vocabulary Choices Join us for a presentation by Em Turner Chitty! Em teaches both at the University of Tennessee's English Language Institute and at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. At ORNL, she teaches 12-hour courses on technical writing for research scientists, engineers, and support personnel. In addition, she provides individualized language support for ORNL staff who require in-depth English language assistance in writing or presentation skills. Em's unique approach to how English language history is mirrored in the vocabulary choices we make helps writers understand the power of "plain language" as well as how to "translate" among the different levels of formality available in English. Tuesday, 22 February 2011 We'll meet from 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST. Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria in the Old City 200 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915; 865.521.0092 We'll meet in their private room on the second floor. Cost Student STC-ETC Members $0 STC-ETC Chapter Members & Students (who are not STC-ETC Members) $5 STC Members $7 Non-members $10 RSVP to Marla by noon on Tuesday at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Please join us for a great presentation, great people, and great pizza! Hope to see you there! Marla Vinson Vice President East Tennessee Chapter - Society for Technical Communication