Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1978

Writing: The Engineer's Achilles' Heel

John L. Grillo New Jersey Institute of Technology

Abstract

In this student paper, the author discusses technical writing with clarity as a major emphasis. It is suggested that the technical writing discipline can achieve more effective communication through the further development of writing skills.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1978-07-01
DOI
10.2190/p5fv-lgpd-lmqw-1u6m
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Open Access
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writing pedagogy technical communication
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References (4)

  1. Michaelson H. B. (1976)
    Technical and Professional Writing: A Practical Anthology
  2. Royal Bank of Canada, Imagination Helps Communication (1976)
    Technical and Professional Writing: A Practical Anthology
  3. Grey L. (1976)
    Technical and Professional Writing: A Practical Anthology
  4. Mills G. H. (1970)
    Technical Writing
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