Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Oct 2025 Open Access

A Case for Open Educational Resources in Technical and Professional Communication Scholarship: Active Equality Applied

Tiffani K. Tijerina

Abstract

This article examines the intersection of technical and professional communication (TPC) and open educational resources (OER) through a social justice lens, critiquing TPC's slow adoption of OER despite its transformative potential. The article highlights how OER addresses accessibility, affordability, and representation challenges in education, showcases successful OER implementations, and outlines strategies for transformative change. It argues that OER empowers educators to tackle inequities directly and calls for greater scholarly focus and adoption of OER to advance equity and inclusion within TPC.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
2025-10-01
DOI
10.1177/00472816251326502
Open Access
OA PDF Hybrid
Topics
professional writing race and writing disability studies

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