Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1986

The Westley-MacLean Model Revisited: A Technical Communication Perspective

Ronald A. Guillemette University of Houston

Abstract

Many scholars call for systematic empirical research in technical writing. This article reviews the Westley-MacLean communication model and provides an example of the model within a technical communication context. The author suggests use of the Westley-MacLean model as a means to conceptualize the technical communication process, and illustrates how the model can be used as a technical writing paradigm.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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1986-01-01
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10.2190/qdpe-9wcu-9u2k-3cng
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