Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Apr 1978

Practical Professional Training through Internships

Lionel D. Wyld

Abstract

A summer program at the Naval Underwater Systems Center offers from two to four temporary positions each year, where graduate students in technical writing are introduced to a wide variety of assignments in technical communications. The program, now in its sixth year, provides practical professional training for technical writers and editors.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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1978-04-01
DOI
10.2190/qn8f-myak-gnjf-ew97
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Cited by in this index (3)

  1. Parks (2026)
    Internship Practices in Technical and Professional Communication Programs
    IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
  2. Allen (1993)
    The role(s) of assessment in technical communication: A review of the literature
    Technical Communication Quarterly
  3. Gloe (1983)
    Setting up Internships in Technical Writing
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication

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