The Editor's Bootstraps

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Oct 1971

Carlton E. Brett

Abstract

Of the two kinds of editors, production and technical, it is the technical editor who has the responsibility to educate writers as well as readers. By teaching his clients better ways to express themselves, he facilitates communication across disciplinary lines. This article argues for elevating the editorial function and presents means to that end. It suggests ways to eliminate the worrisome details of writing so that an author can concentrate on substance.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1971-10-01
DOI: 10.2190/he2e-duk8-pamd-ry9t
Topics: multilingual writers

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Some Shibboleths in the Teaching of Technical Writing

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