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Peer reviewedBeck, Charles E. – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1994
Reconsiders the modern classic "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig. Discusses three issues from the book that speak to the technical writer in particular: finding the proper perspective, using metaphoric writing, and avoiding gumption traps. (SR)
Descriptors: Authors, Metaphors, Technical Writing, Writing Improvement
Peer reviewedNawn, Kathy – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1993
Discusses several techniques used in the popular press which may be used in technical manuals to communicate more efficiently and, sometimes, to make the manuals fun to read. (SR)
Descriptors: Layout (Publications), Mass Media, Technical Writing, Writing Improvement
Peer reviewedDorsheimer, Wesley – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1994
Offers a profile of today's newsletters and includes suggestions for producing a successful newsletter. Provides a checklist for writing case histories and an outline of major types of newsletters and house organs. (SR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Higher Education, Newsletters, Technical Writing
