Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Apr 1979
Think Now—Write Later: The Triumphs and Traumas of a New Teacher of Technical Writing
Marie-Louise Walter
California State University, Long Beach
Abstract
Teachers are recruited from the technical professions and from advanced composition courses to instruct the new discipline: technical writing. Students in a single class major and work in diverse fields. As a common denominator, organization, research, and writing a major paper are emphasized. Classroom discussion, specialized workshops, and individual conferences are utilized. Quality is the key.
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- 1979-04-01
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- 10.2190/0984-cyvq-6rh7-61wx
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