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Subject:Tech Writing and Education From:AZUROSE -at- aol -dot- com To:techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com Date:Sun, 15 Oct 2000 01:14:25 EDT
I am currently working on a paper for a graduate class and would appreciate
the
contributions of practitioners of tech writing. If anyone can offer their
opinion on the
following questions it would be a great help.
1. What best prepared you for a future in this field?
2. In your experience, are college programs adequately preparing students to
become effective technical communicators?
3. Which skills are valued most in this field?
4. Are good writing skills the only job requirement?
5. How much of your writing is influenced by rhetorical or technical theory?
6. If you could receive additional instruction in any area what would it be?
