Technical Communication Quarterly Jul 2005

Reclaiming Rhetoric of Science and Technology: Knowing In and About the World

James H. Collier

Abstract

Meta-cognitive work and consideration of relevant philosophical issues are widely recognized as vital for evolving fields of study. This article suggests that a number of common research practices (over-reliance on case studies and contextualization, in addition to the globalization of rhetoric) have delayed real contemplation of larger issues in RST. The author calls for closer scrutiny of philosophies underlying the practice of RST and a negotiation of social and philosophical vision for the discipline.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2005-07-01
DOI
10.1207/s15427625tcq1403_7
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rhetorical criticism
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