Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1976

A Management-Run Orientation Program for Manual Writers

Wayne A. Losano Queensland University of Technology

Abstract

The author of this article has observed the needs of the manual writer from two viewpoints, that of the technical writing teacher and that of the consultant to industry. He offers several suggestions for helping the manual writer through attention to resource materials, planning of courses, organization, and style and mechanics.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1976-07-01
DOI
10.2190/1mtb-jhy0-kclp-wy3w
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Cited by in this index (1)

  1. Walsh (1983)
    Writing Workshops for Eligibility Examiners
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication

References (5)

  1. Ulman
    Technical Reporting
  2. Strong
    A Technical Writer's Handbook
  3. Jordan S.
    Handbook of Technical Writing Practices
  4. Bowman W. J.
    Graphic Communication
  5. Magnan G. A.
    Using Technical Art: An Industry Guide
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