Professionalization of technical communication: Zeitgeist for our age introduction to this special issue (Part 2)

Document Type

Editorial

Publication Date

2-1-2012

Abstract

Purpose: To trace the contemporary currents of professionalization for technical communication and their impact on us. Methods: Analysis of literature, including social media, and conversations with our thought leaders. Results: A third aspect of establishing professional identity is described: emerging technological, sociocultural, and political currents. The ideological and economic processes were addressed in Technical Communication 58, 2011. Conclusions: Technical communicators are emerging as active players in today's dynamic enterprise with integrated skill sets to navigate rapidly changing work structures. Roadblocks are still present.

Identifier

84858323930 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Technical Communication

ISSN

00493155

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Issue

1

Volume

59

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