Technical Communication Quarterly Jul 2004

Is Professional Writing Relevant? A Model for Action Research

Dave Clark

Abstract

Abstract This article argues that engaged "action research" can help professional writing researchers both develop new and interesting collaborative models and help our profession develop a greater relevance to those not reading our journals and attending our conferences. I outline one particular, localized approach in the hope that our troubles, struggles, and failures at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee can help others to develop their own programs and can further our discussion of community engagement.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2004-07-01
DOI
10.1207/s15427625tcq1303_5
Open Access
Closed
Topics
multimodality professional writing

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  1. Zachry, Mark. "The Reach of Research in Our Field." Online posting. 23 Apr. 2003. ATTW listserv.
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