Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Apr 1979

Six Innovative Methods of Teaching Technical Writing

Herman A. Estrin New Jersey Institute of Technology

Abstract

Several innovative methods were used to help technical writing students to write more purposively, professionally, and effectively: writing a paper on the improvement of style in technical writing; reading science literature and writing critiques; editing a technical report; writing a professional technical report; writing science books for children; and writing for publication.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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1979-04-01
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10.2190/yr9g-prl9-l1u7-46am
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teacher development technical communication professional writing
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    College Composition and Communication
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    Directions in Technical Writing and Communication
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    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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