Journal of Business and Technical Communication Apr 2000

Strength in the Technical Communication Journals and Diversity in the Serials Cited

Elizabeth Overman Smith Auburn University

Abstract

More than 1,600 serials from across the disciplines were identified as sources for technical communication scholars. The 99 most frequently cited serials are described. This citation analysis is distinguished from others by the size of the database (25,000+ citations), the 10-year review of articles published in five technical communication journals between 1988 and 1997, the number of serials cited and reviewed, and the focus on technical communication as a discipline. The analysis yielded two observations. First, five technical communication journals have grown in strength as forums for discussions of technical communication. Second, the serials cited illustrate the diversity of resources referred to from business, education, psychology, science, and technology-related sources. As a discipline, technical communication has developed depth and rigor through building the base of its research and theory while integrating the research and theory gathered from a number of disciplines.

Journal
Journal of Business and Technical Communication
Published
2000-04-01
DOI
10.1177/105065190001400201
Open Access
Closed
Topics
technical communication

Citation Context

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    Technical Communication Quarterly
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