The Changing World of the Independent: A Broader Perspective
Businesses today have moved away from the hierarchical, military model of the post-World War II era to that of the information-based organization. And that model, in turn, requires a different kind of workforce: communicators who are self-managing, self-educating, but above all, fluid
and flexible in how they respond to what it is that technical communicators do: put a human face on technology. That workforce is represented by the independent contractors and consultants who are the focus of this special section of Technical communication. In it, the authors explore
topics that illustrate the flexibility and change that are so characteristic of the work of independents and freelancers.
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 May 2002
- 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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