The Technical Communication Research Landscape

Journal of Business and Technical Communication Apr 2009

The Technical Communication Research Landscape

Ann M. Blakeslee Eastern Michigan University

Abstract

This article reports data from questionnaires assessing the day-to-day experiences that members of the technical communication field have in carrying out their research. The data revealed that most members experience at least some frustration and numerous constraints that prevent them from doing the kinds and amounts of research that they want to do and that may affect the quality of their research. In short, technical communication scholars face an array of challenges. This article presents examples of these challenges and ideas that respondents had both for lessening the challenges scholars face and for better preparing graduate students. It suggests several practical initiatives for addressing these challenges along with realistic strategies for implementing those initiatives.

Journal: Journal of Business and Technical Communication
Published: 2009-04-01
DOI: 10.1177/1050651908328880
Open Access: Closed
Topics: graduate education technical communication place and space affect and writing

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