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Direct linkCripps, Michael J. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2011
Single sourcing through a content management system (CMS) is altering technical communication practices in many organizations, including institutions of higher education. Open source software (OSS) solutions are currently among the most popular content management platforms adopted by colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. The…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Public Colleges, Case Studies, Open Source Technology
Peer reviewedMead, Jay – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1998
Reviews existing work on establishing value of technical documentation to determine its principles. States that value can be returned by reducing internal investment, increasing sales, and reducing after-sales costs. Argues that further research will improve the understanding of information as the product itself, rather than simply a supporting…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedFiggins, Ross – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1988
Explains the costs, uses, and options of desktop publishing for the business communications community. (MS)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Business Education, Computer Software, Electronic Publishing
Collins, Terence G.; Price, Lynda – Learning Disabilities Focus, 1986
Word processing software can accommodate the writing deficiencies of high-functioning, learning-disabled college students, but documentation frequently needs revision for increased user-friendliness, better instructional layout, less complex syntax, and repetition of key concepts. A sample revision of one program is presented, focusing on switch…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Software, Higher Education, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedFlynt, John P. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1994
Claims that the development process for computer software can be greatly aided by the writers of specifications if they employ basic iteration and prototyping techniques. Asserts that computer software configuration management practices provide ready models for iteration and prototyping. (HB)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Higher Education
Mikelonis, Victoria M.; Gervickas, Vicki – Technical Writing Teacher, 1985
Reviews literature on specific computer systems and automated text editing and publishing. Concludes that most such research is being carried out by teachers of composition rather than technical writing and that research by most technical writing teachers is applied research designed to solve problems posed by professionals in the field. (HTH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBrasseur, Lee – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2001
Argues that current approaches to computer graphing practices are ill suited to meet the complex needs of real users. Offers an overview of work in two major areas of graphing theory and research: the sociology of science and the educational research of mathematics and scientific students. Suggests what technical communicators can do to improve…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Graphs
