Technical Communication Quarterly Oct 2005

Constructing Genre: A Threefold Typology

Donna J. Kain

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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