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Baake, Ken; Shelton, Jen – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2017
We argue for a course in which students analyze writing about a common topic--in this case World War I--from multiple genres (e.g., poetry and technical manuals). We address the divide between instruction in pragmatic and literary writing and calls to bridge that gap. Students working in disparate areas of English learn the strengths and the…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Literature, Literary Genres, Literary Criticism
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Tham, Jason Chew Kit – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2017
As technology continues to become more ubiquitous and touches almost every aspect of the composing process, students and teachers are faced with new means to make writing a multimodal experience. This article embraces the emerging sector of wearable technology, presenting wearable writing strategies that would reimagine composition pedagogy.…
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Peer Evaluation, Feedback (Response), Video Technology
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Zhang, Yuejiao – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2013
This article examines the influential Chinese science book "Brush Talks from Dream Brook," written by Shen Kuo in the 11th century. I suggest that "Brush Talks" reveals a tension between institutionalized science and science in the public, and a gap between the making of scientific knowledge and the communication of such…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Writing Strategies, Scientific and Technical Information, Asian History
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Kohn, Liberty – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2015
This article analyzes literature on university-workplace partnerships and professional writing pedagogy to suggest best practices for workplace mentors to mentor new employees and their writing. The article suggests that new employees often experience cultural confusion due to (a) the transfer of education-based writing strategies and (b) the…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Mentors, Workplace Learning, Writing Instruction
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Shehzad, Wasima – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2011
Driving research questions from the prevailing issues and interests and developing from them new theories, formulas, algorithms, methods, and designs, and linking them to the interests of the larger audience is a vital component of scientific research papers. The present article discusses outlining purposes or stating the nature of the present…
Descriptors: Research Reports, Journal Articles, Scientific Research, Computer Science
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Moore, N. A. J. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2006
The readability of technical writing, and technical manuals in particular, especially for second language readers, can be noticeably improved by pairing Theme with Given and Rheme with New. This allows for faster processing of text and easier access to the "method of development" of the text. Typical Theme-Rheme patterns are described, and the…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Readability, Guides, Second Language Learning
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Van Woerkum, C. M. J. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2007
The aim of this article is to show that a better awareness of the relationship between written and spoken communication can help the writer to improve his/her effectiveness. The focus will be on written texts that precede (formal and informal) discussions. The analysis will start with a description of the differences between orality and literacy.…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Literacy, Creativity, Writing Instruction