Doesn't technical writing imply someone who writes for electronics or
computers though?

I agree, in part, with your argument.  I was asked to be a grant writer,
when in fact, I can 'facilitate' an application by editing, and refining,
but I need a product from the investigator first.    With many years
experience writing my own successful applications, and reviewing for
federal agencies, one has experience in 'knowing what is required to be
successful'.

my 2 cents,
Chris Block

At 09:24 AM 6/29/2005, you wrote:
>Showing my bias-- I think "grantwriter" positions are destined to fail and
>an overall bad idea.  It's almost impossible to have a hit rate that
>satisfies anyone unless the writer is tasked in a very small disciplinary
>area.  "twere me, I'd be looking for a technical writer/editor to support
>the faculty doing their own work-- "grantwrters" are like sports coaches,
>heroes when they win and criticized when they don't.  Editorial assistance
>is seen differently and the responsibility stays where it belongs, on the
>researcher (or grad assistant).
>
>Spanky
>
>
>At 08:10 AM 6/29/2005, Mitchell Maltenfort wrote:
>>Rather than say "Me Three,"   I merely suggest that such descriptions
>>be posted to the list.
>>
>>Mitch
>>
>>
>>On 6/29/05, Julie Cole <xxxxxx@georgiasouthern.edu> wrote:
>> >
>> > I'd appreciate a copy of the job description and payscale of a grantwriter
>> > as well.
>> >
>> > Many thanks,
>> >
>> > Julie
>> >
>> > >>> xxxxxx@U.WASHINGTON.EDU 06/28/05 7:45 PM >>>
>> >
>> > If you have a grant/proposal writer on staff, would you mind sending me
>> > a job description and pay range to: xxxxxx@u.washington.edu? I would be
>> > most grateful. Thanks. - Alpha DeLap, University of Washington
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>>I can answer any question.
>>"I don't know" is an answer.
>>"I don't know yet" is a better answer.
>>
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