A collaborative effort between researchers at the Knowledge Construction Lab Leibniz-Institut fuer Wissensmedien and the Department of Psychology at Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Germany, explore the possibility of using narrative …
Many software and tech companies are now including terms like “diversity,” and “inclusivity,” within their organization´s statement of purpose or company goals. However, does this mean that companies are genuinely …
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We currently live in the “big data era” and the constant sharing of thousands of pieces of data and information can lead to audience overwhelm and “information anxiety” (Bian & …
Recreational and Educational When we think about how we share technical communication information with others, we usually think about documents and websites. In Dr. Edward A. Malone’s article “The Use …
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Can Courses on Social Media Help a Company’s Online Reputation? It is no exaggeration that social media plays a giant role in our personal lives. We tweet our thoughts on …
Conveying the importance of design quality and interpretation through health communication tools When disseminating information through vehicles such as documents for health communication, the quality of design is inherently of …
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Whether you’re an experienced practitioner in technical and professional communication (TCP), or learning about this field for the first time, Emily Petersen’s article, “Articulating Value Amid Persistent Misconceptions about Technical …
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The Deficiencies of Technical Terminology If you are multilingual or perhaps even an English speaker with another linguistic repertoire of the English language such as British, Australian, Canadian, or Indian, …
A firsthand look at the birth of usability, where it is now, and where it’s headed The author of “Technical Communication and Usability: Intertwined Strands and Mutual Influences Commentary,” Janice …
Humans should write for humans One of the most important aspects of technical communication is clarity, or, more specifically , “Will my audience understand what I’m saying here?” We serve …
Can professionals and academics see eye-to-eye on technical communication? It is no secret that academics who study technical communication do not often interact with its practitioners. Academic articles are restricted …
In April 2018, the Trump Administration enacted a policy of separating migrant families taken into federal custody at the U.S.-Mexico border. The policy, created to discourage future migrants from crossing …
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