Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Apr 2002

Does Being Technical Matter? Xml, Single Source, and Technical Communication

Filipp Sapienza

Abstract

XML is a recent Web design language that will enable technical communicators to produce documentation that can reuse information and present it across multiple types of media for diverse audiences. However, little is understood about how XML will impact technical communication in terms of theory, academic research, and pedagogy. In this article, I argue that XML requires more interdisciplinary approaches toward the teaching and research of technical communication, particularly with respect to the integration of technical and rhetorical knowledge.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
2002-04-01
DOI
10.2190/pck7-mx24-x113-v9dc
Topics
multimodality technical communication

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