Journal of Business and Technical Communication Oct 2020

Legally Minded Technical Communicators: A Case Study of a Legal Writing Course

Godwin Y. Agboka University of Houston - Downtown

Abstract

Understanding the law and its impact on the practice of technical communication has been an important scholarly thread in technical and professional communication (TPC) for more than two decades. Technical communicators recognize the impact of their work on stakeholders as well as the potential liability issues associated with composing technical communication documents. While this scholarship is widespread, relatively few pedagogical resources are available to prepare students for success in a litigious world or to guide instructors in teaching legal writing. This article offers a case study of a legal writing course that prepares TPC students to develop legal literacy and succeed in the workplace.

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Journal of Business and Technical Communication
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2020-10-01
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10.1177/1050651920932198
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