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 & 5

NIST 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 Considerations

A 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 26
Contract Law 27
Liability Law 28
GUIDELINES: Abiding by Liability Laws 28
Codes of Conduct 29
Whistleblowing 31
Ethics and Multicultural Communication 33
Principles for Ethical Commun Abide by Relevant Laws 34 Abide by the Appropriate Corporate or Professional Code of Conduct 35
Tell the Truth 35 Don't Mislead Your readers 35
Be Clear 36
Avoid Discriminatory language 36
Acknowledge Assistance from Others 36
Revision Checklist 37
Exercise 37
Research Projects. 37
CASE1: The Name Game 39
CASE2: 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 Business
4. Motions
5. Types of Motions
6. How are Motions Presented?
7. Voting on a Motion