Getting the Story Straight: How Conflicting Narratives about Communication Impact Women in Engineering

Mary McCall North Dakota State University

Abstract

ABSTRACT More research is needed about how women in engineering develop and are recognized for communication skills within classrooms and workplaces. Using semi-structured interviews with female engineering students, this study examines how these women negotiate conflicting narratives about the importance of communication within their coursework and internships. By learning more about undergraduate women’s experiences of (under)valued labor based on narratives about what counts as “engineering” skills, instructors can better create inclusive classrooms that welcome multi-faceted competencies.

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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2021-01-02
DOI
10.1080/10572252.2020.1774661
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