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Casper, Rick D. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1995
Proposes a rethinking of what professors should teach technical writing students, based on actual experience with three organizations in Oregon. Discusses how to design assignments for students that simulate the reality of a work environment. Explores types of technical writing skills that are increasingly in demand. Offers several strategies for…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Higher Education, Interpretive Skills, Student Needs