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.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2005-10-01
DOI
10.1207/s15427625tcq1404_2
Open Access
Closed

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  1. Journal of Business and Technical Communication
  2. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  3. Written Communication
  4. Written Communication

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