STC Grants Focus on Research for Practitioners
More than 90% of STC members are
practitioners
in technical communication, people who work in business and government rather than academia. Why, then, do we have special issues of
Technical communication
on research—and why do we have an STC program
that funds research?
Because STC practitioners are eager to have a research basis for what we do. In the business world, we make planning decisions about the organization, content, instructional style, and presentation format of our work, whether in print or online. We want answers based on solid research to help us make these decisions and convince others that the decisions are wise.
Because STC practitioners are eager to have a research basis for what we do. In the business world, we make planning decisions about the organization, content, instructional style, and presentation format of our work, whether in print or online. We want answers based on solid research to help us make these decisions and convince others that the decisions are wise.
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 November 1999
- Technical Communication, the Society's journal, publishes articles about the practical application of technical communication theory and serves as a common arena for discussion by practitioners. Technical Communication includes both quantitative and qualitative research while showcasing the work of some of the field's most noteworthy writers. Among its most popular features are the helpful book reviews. Technical Communication is published quarterly and is free with membership.
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