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Peer reviewedSavage, Gerald J. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1997
States that although internships are routine components of technical communication programs, they can offer excellent professional opportunities to English majors who do not plan academic careers. Finds that internships can enhance enrollments and retention in the English program; build credibility of the English curriculum in the nonacademic…
Descriptors: English Departments, Higher Education, Internship Programs, Practicums
Peer reviewedMacNealy, Mary Sue; Heaton, Leon B. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1999
Surveys technical writing professors concerning the definition and location of technical writing programs. Finds that programs located in English departments do not receive the respect and support they need; and that faculty in programs located in other departments are significantly more satisfied. Suggests some strategies for improving the…
Descriptors: College Faculty, English Departments, Higher Education, Interprofessional Relationship
Peer reviewedDi Renzo, Anthony – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2002
Gathers some of Sir Francis Bacon's educational ideas from his various writings and applies them to the five stages of undergraduate professional and technical writing program development: planning, implementation, mission, design and development, staffing, and administration. (SG)
Descriptors: English Departments, Higher Education, Humanities, Professional Development
Direct linkMoore, Patrick – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2006
Carolyn Miller's oft-cited "Humanistic Rationale for Technical Writing," published in 1979, tries to give technical communication faculty more cultural capital in English departments controlled by literature professors. Miller replaces a positivistic emphasis in technical communication pedagogy with rhetoric. She shows how technical knowledge is…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, English Departments, Cultural Capital, Intellectual Disciplines
