How Important is Technical Writing? — A Survey of the Opinions of Successful Engineers

Richard M. Davis

doi:10.2190/7vre-ct5c-mpjp-wev9

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1978

How Important is Technical Writing? — A Survey of the Opinions of Successful Engineers

Richard M. Davis U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

Abstract

This article concerns a survey made by the author to determine the importance of technical writing to prominent engineers. Specific items discussed are the place of technical writing in the engineering curriculum and what should be included in a technical writing course. The results of a lengthy questionnaire are given, with some individual comments.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1978-07-01
DOI: 10.2190/7vre-ct5c-mpjp-wev9
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