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Research in Technical Communication
By Laura J. Gurak, Mary M. Lay
278 pages
- Contributors:
- Includes content by:
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Lee-Ann Kastman Breuch
Andrea M. Olson
Andrea Breemer Frantz
Susan M. Katz
Carol Berkenkotter
Teresa Kynell
Bruce Seely
Daniel J. Murphy
Davida Charney
Jo Allen
Lee-Ann Kastman BreuchShow more
Andrea M. Olson
Andrea Breemer Frantz
Susan M. Katz
Carol Berkenkotter
Teresa Kynell
Bruce Seely
Daniel J. Murphy
Davida Charney
Jo Allen
Sherry Southard
Roger A. Grice
Mary M. Lay
Charlotte Thralls
Nancy Blyler
John Monberg
Laura J. Gurak
Christine M. Silker
- Publisher:
- Praeger
- Place of publication:
- Westport, CT
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Subjects:
Synopsis
This cutting-edge collection of essays outlines foundational principles of a range of methodologies in technical communication, reflecting on the process of importing and employing these methodologies into technical communication research. Written by noted scholars in the field and presenting a wide range of research methods, the book combines theory and practice in a way that will prove invaluable to technical communicators and beginning scholars alike.Related books and articles at Questia
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Table of contents
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- Title Page iii
- Contents v
- Introduction vii
- Chapter 1 - Considering Ethical Issues in Technical Communication Research 1
- References 19
- Chapter 2 - Ethnographic Research 23
- Chapter 3 - Analyzing Everyday Texts in Organizational Settings 47
- Chapter 4 - Historical Methods for Technical Communication 67
- References 90
- Chapter 5 - Surveys and Questionnaires 93
- References 109
- Chapter 6 - Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research 111
- References 129
- Chapter 7 - Identifying and Accommodating Audiences for Technical and Professional Communication Research 131
- References 147
- Chapter 8 - Evaluating the Complete User Experience: Dimensions of Usability 149
- Title Page iii
- Contents v
- Introduction vii
- Chapter 1 - Considering Ethical Issues in Technical Communication Research 1
- References 19
- Chapter 2 - Ethnographic Research 23
- Chapter 3 - Analyzing Everyday Texts in Organizational Settings 47
- Chapter 4 - Historical Methods for Technical Communication 67
- References 90
- Chapter 5 - Surveys and Questionnaires 93
- References 109
- Chapter 6 - Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research 111
- References 129
- Chapter 7 - Identifying and Accommodating Audiences for Technical and Professional Communication Research 131
- References 147
- Chapter 8 - Evaluating the Complete User Experience: Dimensions of Usability 149
- Chapter 9 - Feminist Criticismand Technical Communication Research 165
- Chapter 10 - Cultural Studies: an Orientation for Research in Professional Communication 185
- Chapter 11 - Science and Technology Studies as a Research Method: Toward a Practical Ethics for Technical Writing 211
- Chapter 12 - Technical Communication Research in Cyberspace 229
- References 246
- Index 249
- About the Contributors 261