Using Computer Printouts to Teach Analysis and Graphics

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1981

Using Computer Printouts to Teach Analysis and Graphics

Elizabeth Tebeaux

Abstract

Effective use of graphics and skills in analyzing information are two topics that need to be covered in depth in the basic technical writing course. Many kinds of computer printouts can be understood by students from various disciplines. From these printouts, problems, like the ones described here, can be developed to teach graphics skills and analysis concomitantly. Using computer printouts to teach these two important topics has four specific advantages: 1. students become familiar with reading and interpreting computer printouts and learn to separate essential from nonessential data in defining a problem; 2. they learn to write analytic or information reports using computer data only; 3. they gain practice in determining what kind of graphic is best for a specific kind of information; and 4. they gain practice in correlating verbal discussion with visual presentation.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1981-01-01
DOI: 10.2190/jw2v-tptu-p3hf-ya14
Topics: technical communication

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