Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1996

The Importance of Good Communication Skills on “IS” Career Paths

Mark G. Simkin

Abstract

This article examines the question “Are the same good writing and speaking skills required in general management positions also important in computer jobs?” The first part of the article examines the historical marriage between “communicating” and “computing,” while the second part examines what roles, if any, good communication skills play in advancing IS career paths. Finally, the third part describes an empirical survey to test the hypothesis that communication skills are important to computer professionals. The results of the survey strongly support the hypothesis.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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1996-01-01
DOI
10.2190/ghu2-jrnf-t4pb-6ywy
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    A contrary view of the technical writing classroom: Notes toward future discussion
    Technical Communication Quarterly
  2. Simkin et al. (1997)
    Student Perceptions of the Peer Review Process in Student Writing Projects
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication

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