Research in technical communication : a bibliographic sourcebook /

The chapters comprising Part I outline larger theoretical perspectives from which to examine technical communication: humanistic approaches to technical communication, the history of technical communication, communication theory and technical writing, and the teaching of technical writing.

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Other Authors: Moran, Michael G., Journet, Debra
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1985.
Subjects:
Communication of technical information > Research.
Technical writing > Research.
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Table of Contents:
  • CONTENTS:
  • Figures
  • Preface
  • Abbreviations
  • PART I A THEORETICAL EXAMINATION OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
  • Technical and Scientific Writing and the Humanities -Philip M. Rubens
  • The History of Technical and Scientific Writing -Michael G. Morgan,
  • Communication Theory and Technical Communication -George A. Barnett and Carol Hughs
  • Teaching Technical Writing - Anthony O'Keeffe
  • PART II TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION AND RHETORICAL CONCERNS
  • Invention in Technical and Scientific Discourse: A Prospective Survey - Carolyn R Miller
  • Audience Analysis and Adaptation - Michael Keene and Marilyn Barnes-Ostrander
  • Modes of Organization - Victoria M Winkler
  • Style in Technical and Scientific Writing - Glenn J Broadhead
  • PART III SPECIFIC TYPES OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
  • Proposals - Mark P. Haselkorn
  • Technical Reports - Judith P. Stanton
  • Business Letters, Memoranda and resumes - Mary Hurley Morgan and Michael G. Morgan
  • PART IV RELATED CONCERNS AND SPECIALIZED FORMS OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
  • Computing and the Future of Technical Communication - William L. Benzon
  • Oral Presentation and Presence in Business and Industry - Bertie E. Fearing
  • Resources for Teaching Legal Writing - Russell Rutter
  • Writing for the Government - Robert Scott Kellner
  • APPENDICES
  • Appendix I: Guide to Textbooks in Technical Communication - Susan Hilligoss
  • Appendix II : A selection of Style Manuals - Caroline R. Goforth
  • Appendix III : The Technical Writing Profession - Julie Lepick Kling
  • Author Index
  • Subject Index
  • About the Contributors

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