Computer Searching and the Technical Writer

Donna R. Dolan

doi:10.2190/2kee-k74p-kv3x-ga11

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1980

Computer Searching and the Technical Writer

Donna R. Dolan BRS Aerospace (United States)

Abstract

Computer searching, a new information technology which uses a computer to search abstracts, indexes, and reference books, is often available in the corporate library. Computer searching has several applications which are useful for the technical writer. A computer search can uncover current affairs and the latest research findings while they are still newsworthy. The computer can turn up potential markets for authors and locate experts in certain subject fields. It can verify facts and references in manuscripts, locate definitions of new terms, and retrieve all available information for a comprehensive project. This new technology leaves more time for the technical writer to spend in writing rather than researching.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1980-07-01
DOI: 10.2190/2kee-k74p-kv3x-ga11
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Topics: digital rhetoric
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