Technical Communication Quarterly Dec 2008

Conservation Writing: An Emerging Field in Technical Communication

Richard Johnson-Sheehan Purdue University West Lafayette ; Larry Morgan

Abstract

This article discusses the rise of conservation writing as a new field of technical communication, and it offers pedagogical strategies for teaching conservation writing and building curricula. Conservation writing is an umbrella term for a range of writing about ecology, biology, the outdoors, and environmental policies and ethics. It places the natural world at the center of readers' attention, often viewing sustainability as a core value. A course or curriculum in this kind of writing would likely need to help students master a variety of genres, while providing a working knowledge in environmental law, ethics, and politics.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2008-12-04
DOI
10.1080/10572250802437283
Open Access
Closed
Topics
technical communication

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