Difference between revisions of "Definition of Technical Communication"
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*Technical communication is a generic term for a communications done on the job, whether in business, industry , or other professions. | *Technical communication is a generic term for a communications done on the job, whether in business, industry , or other professions. | ||
*Technical communication is the process of conveying usable information through writing or speech about a specific domain to an intended audience. Information is usable if the intended audience is able to perform an action or make a decision based on its contents. | *Technical communication is the process of conveying usable information through writing or speech about a specific domain to an intended audience. Information is usable if the intended audience is able to perform an action or make a decision based on its contents. | ||
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Johnson-Sheehan, Richard. ''Technical Communication Today''. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2006. | Johnson-Sheehan, Richard. ''Technical Communication Today''. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2006. | ||
Revision as of 13:41, 8 April 2008
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Introduction
Technical communication is all communication done with the purpose of getting something done. Technical communicators attempt give useful information on a specific topic to an intended audience. The communicator is succesful if the information aids the audience to perform an action. These actions include make a decision, building a project or following a warning.
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ReferencesJohnson-Sheehan, Richard. Technical Communication Today. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2006. |
