Technical Communication Quarterly Apr 2017

A Systematic Literature Review of Changes in Roles/Skills in Component Content Management Environments and Implications for Education

Tatiana Batova Arizona State University ; Rebekka Andersen University of California, Davis

Abstract

Component content management (CCM) enables organizations to create, manage, and deliver content as small components rather than entire documents. As CCM methodologies, processes, and technologies are increasingly adopted, CCM is reshaping technical communication (TC), the roles of technical communicators, and the skills they need for career success. This article reviews scholarly and trade publications that describe changes in roles and needed skills in CCM environments and identifies implications of these changes for TC education.

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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2017-04-03
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10.1080/10572252.2017.1287958
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