On Expanding the Definition of Technical Writing

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Apr 1978

On Expanding the Definition of Technical Writing

John S. Harris

Abstract

In this article, the discussion centers around a changing and expanding definition of technical writing. An early definition was restrictive. Later, as courses for a number of disciplines were designed, technical writing became more diversified. A distinction is made between technical reporting and technical writing in other forms. The relation of graphics to technical writing is explored. The author gives a number of examples of the expanding subject matter and forms of technical writing.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1978-04-01
DOI: 10.2190/d916-m2hl-hdag-u4wh
Topics: multimodality technical communication

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