Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1984

Phenomenology, Metaphor, and Computer Documentation: A Move toward a More Self Conscious Approach in Technical Writing

Brenda Rubens

Abstract

Traditionally, technical writing has been characterized by impersonal, mechanical, objective prose. However, this attempt to deanthropomorphize reality must ultimately fail because science cannot escape metaphorical language. There is a move in technical writing today toward a personalized, sometimes called “friendly,” writing style which is strikingly evident in many computer textbooks and instructional manuals.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1984-01-01
DOI
10.2190/fx2p-q3j3-q9jx-018a
Topics
technical communication voice and style

Citation Context

Cited by in this index (1)

  1. Johnson (1991)
    Agents, Engines, Traffic, Objects and Illusions: Paradigms of Computer Science
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication

Cites in this index (1)

  1. Whitburn (1976)
    Personality in Scientific and Technical Writing
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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