Technical Communication Quarterly Jan 2026

Evolving Information Design: Insights from Senior Experts in Technical and Professional Communication

Jason Tham Texas Tech University
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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2026-01-02
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10.1080/10572252.2025.2540984
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