Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Oct 2025 Open Access

A Case for Open Educational Resources in Technical and Professional Communication Scholarship: Active Equality Applied

Tiffani K. Tijerina

Abstract

This article examines the intersection of technical and professional communication (TPC) and open educational resources (OER) through a social justice lens, critiquing TPC's slow adoption of OER despite its transformative potential. The article highlights how OER addresses accessibility, affordability, and representation challenges in education, showcases successful OER implementations, and outlines strategies for transformative change. It argues that OER empowers educators to tackle inequities directly and calls for greater scholarly focus and adoption of OER to advance equity and inclusion within TPC.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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2025-10-01
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10.1177/00472816251326502
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