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Peer reviewedWilkinson, A. M. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1992
Notes that prescriptions for scientific writing about jargon and the passive voice do not take into account that language varies with rhetorical setting. Argues that prescriptions to avoid them are not well adapted to their functions. (SR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Jargon, Language Usage, Technical Writing
Peer reviewedAllison, Nancy – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1993
Discusses kinds of jargon found in technical writing, how much jargon is acceptable, and the best way to handle jargon. (SR)
Descriptors: Jargon, Language Usage, Technical Writing, Writing Improvement
Direct linkHirst, Russel – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2003
Scientific and technical jargon--specialized vocabulary, usually Latinate--plays a vital role in scientific and technical communication. But its proper use continues to be a point of discussion because of our concern with audience adaptation, rhetorical exigence, rhetorical purpose, and ethics. We've focused on teaching students--and on convincing…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Scientific Research, Definitions, Jargon
