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Peer reviewedSpears, Lee A. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1995
Suggests that acquaintance with nurses' writing would help instructors design assignments for nursing students in basic technical writing courses. Investigates the importance of writing tasks for nurses and describes the most common documents nurses generate, since good writing skills for nurses improve health care delivery and promote…
Descriptors: Nurses, Professional Training, Technical Writing, Writing Assignments
Peer reviewedSamson, Donald C., Jr. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1992
Describes three writing assignments (on a scientist, a topic in science, and a topic in technical communication) that help technical writing students develop their technical backgrounds, familiarity with reference materials, peer editing skills, and writing skills. (RS)
Descriptors: Editing, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedCasper, 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
