Research Methods Course Work for Students Specializing in Business and Technical Communication

Kim Sydow Campbell University of Alabama

Abstract

Research activity is an integral component in the formation of professions. Evidence shows that business and technical communication specialists conduct research in both academic and practitioner career fields. In other disciplines, course work has been recognized as the primary means for preparing students to conduct and consume research. Yet, no publications document the status of research methods course work for U.S. students specializing in business and technical communication. This study provides a descriptive basis for assessing three areas in those courses: research methods topics, required readings, and teaching or assessment methods. An analysis of the results leads to a proposed agenda for preparing students specializing in business and technical communication for their future work roles in both academe and industry.

Journal
Journal of Business and Technical Communication
Published
2000-04-01
DOI
10.1177/105065190001400203
Open Access
Closed
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Citation Context

Cited by in this index (9)

  1. Technical Communication Quarterly
  2. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  3. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  4. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  5. Computers and Composition
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  1. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  2. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  3. Journal of Business and Technical Communication
  4. Journal of Business and Technical Communication

Cites in this index (3)

  1. College Composition and Communication
  2. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  3. Technical Communication Quarterly
Also cites 4 works outside this index ↓
  1. 10.2307/358602
  2. 10.1080/03634529809379129
  3. 10.1109/TPC.1997.649552
  4. 10.2307/358867
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