Constructing Genre: A Threefold Typology

Abstract

Much genre research focuses on genre as typified, recurring discursive actions used by members of discourse communities. This article discusses the role of genre in a project that includes participants from different discourse communities. The participants created a single text to assist multiple audiences to ensure that buildings and facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. The author proposes a functional framework for considering the role of genre knowledge on the cross-disciplinary project.

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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2005-10-01
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10.1207/s15427625tcq1404_2
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  1. Communication Design Quarterly
  2. Journal of Business and Technical Communication
  3. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
  4. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  5. Written Communication
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