The Profession and Practice of Technical Communication

ISBN-13: 9780367557379 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 248 str.

Yvonne Cleary

Opis

This book a research-based account of the technical communication profession, outlining emergent touchpoints of this globalizing, fast-changing field while highlighting its diversity. It is ideal for students, early professionals, and lateral entrants to the profession, and can be used as a textbook for technical communication courses.

Spis treści

Part 1: The Profession of Technical Communication  1. The Nature of Technical Communication  2. Technical Communication Education and Professional Development  3. Technical Communication Communities  Part 2: The Practice of Technical Communication  4. Technical Communication Activities, Tools, Genres, and Artifacts  5. Technical Communication Workplaces  6. Technical Communication Futures  Part 3: Theories and Methods  7. Theories of Professions and Practice  8. Data Gathering and Analysis  9. Conclusions and Strategic Directions  Appendix A. Profession and Practice Resources  Appendix B. The Survey Instrument

O autorze

Yvonne Cleary is Head of Technical Communication and Instructional Design at the University of Limerick, in Limerick, Ireland. Her research interests include professional issues in technical communication, technical communication pedagogy, virtual teams, and international technical communication.