Technical Communication Quarterly Sep 1993

The role(s) of assessment in technical communication: A review of the literature

Jo Allen East Carolina University

Abstract

Although assessment has been the focus of many recent discussions about our technical communication programs, little work has been done to outline the kinds of issues we should address in a valid assessment. In this essay, the author notes the kinds of assumptions and ensuing questions that will surround a thorough assessment of our programs, classes, teachers, and students.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
1993-09-01
DOI
10.1080/10572259309364548
Open Access
Closed
Topics
technical communication

Citation Context

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