From start to finish: approaches to introductions and conclusions in technical writing textbooks

M.J. Charney; J.H. Williams

doi:10.1109/47.62818

IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Dec 1990

From start to finish: approaches to introductions and conclusions in technical writing textbooks

M.J. Charney Clemson University ; J.H. Williams

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The varied treatments, introductions and conclusions receive in technical writing textbooks are explored from the dual perspective of the students who must incorporate the advice into their work and the professors who must present the material to students. The books attempt to focus on specific techniques for generating clear, concise writing, delineate methods of authorial analysis and offer student and professional examples of technical reports. It is concluded that these textbooks are successful when the structure of introductions and conclusions is tied closely to the context of the actual report.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>

Journal: IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Published: 1990-12-01
DOI: 10.1109/47.62818
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Topics: technical communication professional writing
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