Resources
Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions
The Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions (CSEP) was established in 1976 to promote research and teaching on practical moral problems in the professions. The first interdisciplinary center for ethics to focus on the professions, CSEP continues to be one of the nation's leading centers for practical and professional ethics. It is known for its work on ethics in engineering and science and in related areas of business.
For more information about CSEP, contact Director Dr. Vivian Weil: weil@iit.edu
Edit IIT
Edit IIT, directed by professor and chair Kathryn Riley, offers fee-based assistance with editing, proofreading, document design, and preparation of graphs, charts, and PowerPoint presentations. It also provides graduate students in technical communication with a chance to hone their skills in these areas while assisting on projects.
For more information about Edit IIT, contact Dr. Kathryn Riley: riley@iit.edu
Usability Testing and Evaluation Center
Established in 1999 the Usability Testing and Evaluation Center (UTEC) offers clients impartial, realistic and effective usability tests, design recommendations and educational seminars. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced team have helped many international, national and local clients understand their design processes from a user's perspective.
For more information about UTEC, contact Director Dr. Susan Feinberg: feinberg@iit.edu
Writing Center
The Writing Center is now open for the Spring 2008 semester.
For more information about the Writing Center, contact Writing Center Director James Dabbert: dabbert@iit.edu
Organizations
A partial list of professional organizations related to technical communication.