Practices in Technical Writing in Agriculture and Engineering Industries, Firms, and Agencies

Laura E. Casari University of Nebraska–Lincoln ; Joyce T. Povlacs University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Abstract

This article describes a study of written communication on-the-job and reports writing practices found in seventeen agricultural and engineering firms and agencies in the authors' immediate geographical region. Information was gathered by questionnaire and on-site interviews. Data confirmed the importance of writing on-the-job. Our findings demonstrate the importance of context and reveal the variations in types and length of documents, rhetorical genres, and strategies. The study proved useful for designing instructional materials and strategies and for expanding our basic understanding of what on-the-job writing entails.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1988-04-01
DOI
10.2190/v852-1m21-m5lm-h672
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  1. Technical Communication Quarterly
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