Journalism Writing Samples
|
Title |
Publication |
Description |
| Hands Off: Programmed Cameras |
Boston Phoenix |
This article was one of the first to review the new crop
of programable cameras that came out in the early eighties. |
| Powerpoint
Presentations that Sell |
Advisor Today |
This online article describes how an insurance
sales rep structures his presentations to optimize sales. |
| Build
Client Confidence with Newsletters |
Advisor Today |
This online article describes how one financial
advisor stays in touch with his customer base with a set of newsletters. |
| Computers
and You |
Boston Globe |
These articles are titled "For a Few Bucks, a Publishing Empire," "Fix it Yourself,"
and "Translation Software." |
| Leslie
Epstein Portrait & Health Article |
Bostonia |
These articles from Boston
University's alumni magazine are titled "Creative Writing: Leslie Epstein"
and "The Female Athelete," which describes a study showing how
exercise affects menstruation. |
| New Pathway |
The New Physician |
This article is titled "The New Pathway at Harvard." It
describes Harvard's landmark medical education program instituted in the
eighties. |
| Orchestrating a Career |
Woman Engineer |
A portrait, with photographs, of computer engineer Valerie
Brown-Awkward, aimed at undergraduate and graduate students. |
| Robert Bly |
Liberation |
This article analyzes poet Robert Bly's social and cultural
beliefs in the seventies. |
| Richard Prior |
Liberation |
This article analyzes comedian Richard Prior's politcal
and cultural import in the seventies. |
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List of Other Publications
This is a partial list of the periodicals
that have published Peter Bates over the years.
Ad East, Advances for Medicine,
Classical disCDigest, Computer and Electronics Graduate, Creative Computing,
Health, New England Computer Advertiser, Personal Computing, Photomethods, The
Boston Computer Society (Macintosh Users Group Newletter, Kaypro Users Group
Newsletter), The Boston Globe Sci-Tech, The Boston Phoenix, The New Physician,
Views--the Magazine of Photography, Woman Engineer, Whole Life Times.
In addition, Peter Bates writes reviews
for the e-zine Stylus.
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CD
Liner Notes
This is a partial list of classical
music CDs for which Peter Bates has written program notes.
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Technical Writing Samples
The following table contains links to examples of Peter
Bates's technical writing. Unless otherwise indicated, the files are in Adobe
PDF format.
| Document
Title |
Type |
Client |
Description |
|
Lotus Notes
ViP
|
Print Documentation |
Lotus Development |
This document provides instructions
on using Lotus Notes ViP, a Visual BASIC-like interface for developers
who want to build applications that interface with Lotus Notes. This chapter
explains how to choose an error-handling method for Lotus Notes ViP applications
and contains statement examples. |
|
Workflow
Technology, a Discussion Paper
|
White Paper |
D&B Software |
This white paper explains
workflow technology. It first defines workflow, then explains why its
need has arisen in the past few years and how can it affect the way organizations
do business. Through the use of Powerpoint graphics and informative text,
it explains how SmartStream, D&B Software's business application software,
uses workflow to enhance an organization’s productivity. |
| CLIO
Help File (zipped MS Windows Help file) |
Windows Help File |
Mentor |
This help file explains
the key procedures and concepts relating to the CLIO system. CLIO (Clinical
Information and Outcome) software allows data entry operators and administrators
to enter information about social service clients and their caretakers
(known as "mentors"). The help file also provides graphics
with hotspots that explain key concepts relating to the system. |
| Catalyst
1800 Token Ring Switch User Guide
|
Administrator Guide |
Cisco Systems |
This manual shows how to
install, configure, and maintain the Cisco Catalyst 1800 Token Ring switch.
It includes information that describes the diagnostic tests provided with
the software, as well as detailed technical drawings that point out key
components of the Catalyst 1800 Token Ring switch. |
| Statement
Builder Product Reference Guide |
User Guide |
NCS (National Computer Systems) |
This manual shows how to
use the Statement Builder program. This program gives Series 11 users
the ability to design, format, and print user-defined banking statements
for clients. Clients can then produce statements for a single account
or for related individual accounts on a consolidated basis. Statement
content can range from a high level one-page summary to detailed, multiple-page
schedules. |
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Résumé
Click below to download Peter Bates's technical writing
résumé.
Résumé (Word format)
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Web
Site Samples
Click the links below to display
some of the Web sites Peter Bates has designed.
|
Title |
Description |
| St. Michael Cemetery |
This site provides
information about the grounds of St. Michael Cemetery in Roslindale,
MA. It provides a good sample of a photo gallery as well as a price list. |
| Maria Lisa Bridal and Boutique |
This simple one-page
site features fast-loading graphics and a dynamic menu that moves as
the page scrolls. |
| Margaret Press |
This site features the novels and other writings of mystery
writer Margaret Press. |
| Sara Press
Photography |
This site features the art photography of Sara Press. |
| Sara Press Wedding Photography |
This site features the wedding photography of Sara Press.
It is notable for its extensive picture portfolio. |
| Marc
Widershien |
This Web site describes an
author and his book, The Life of All Worlds. |
| Barron
Chiropractic |
This Web site describes Barron Chiropractic.
It is notable in its use of CSS stylesheets in the navigation buttons. |
| MIHOME Realty |
This Web site, still in development,
provides information about a local real estate firm. |
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