Technical Communication Quarterly Jun 1992

Structured document processors: Implications for technical writing

Rose Norman University of Alabama in Huntsville ; Daryl Grider

Abstract

Structured Document Processors (SDPs) guide and control composing processes for specialized writing, such as procedures and regulations. SDPs integrate word processors and various writing aids in a controlled writing environment that prompts writers for particular kinds of information, automatically formats document design features, and provides context‐sensitive help on how to write within the required document structures. This article describes a range of SDPs now used in industry, and explores their implications for the practice and teaching of technical writing.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
1992-06-01
DOI
10.1080/10572259209359503
Open Access
Closed
Topics
technical communication

Citation Context

Cited by in this index (1)

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