Developing a Technical Writing Theory and Pedagogy Course in an English Department

Gerald J. Alred University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Abstract

As technical writing programs grow, English departments may alleviate the problems of the unprepared instructor by offering technical writing theory and pedagogy courses. Such courses should combine theory and pedagogy with assignments that are practical and introduce graduate students to the theoretical issues in the field. This article provides a syllabus and the reactions of students who completed such a course.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1980-10-01
DOI
10.2190/29mu-e3k1-qmnd-8d1y
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  1. Technical Communication Quarterly
  2. Journal of Business and Technical Communication

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