Technical Communication Quarterly Nov 2025

Bringing the Technical and Professional Communication Service Course Back

Carolyn Gubala University of California, Davis ; Lisa Melonçon Clemson University
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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2025-11-06
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10.1080/10572252.2025.2582517
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