Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1980

Technical Writers, Readers, and Context Clues

Eleanor M. Schenck

Abstract

This study examines some assumptions about context clues. Relating research in vocabulary instruction for readers yields a generic system of semantic function categories. These categories are broad enough to include word and nonword clues. Samples from technical writings of different readability levels are analyzed to demonstrate the utility of teaching such a system to technical writers and editors.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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1980-07-01
DOI
10.2190/xqqh-hh23-bvkp-aq8b
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teacher development technical communication
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