Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1986

Guest Editorial: Writing in the Computer Industry

Charles H. Sides Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Abstract

Writing in the computer industry most likely provides the greatest challenges for technical communicators. The technology changes rapidly, and there are few established models of how communication products should be written. There are even fewer established models of how communication departments should be run. This article looks at the frustrations, challenges, and rewards of writing in such an environment.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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1986-01-01
DOI
10.2190/4awk-aglr-6jp3-5yn0
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