Blurring Boundaries between Technical Communication and Engineering: Challenges of a Multidisciplinary, Client-based Pedagogy.

Wojahn, Patricia; Dyke, Julie; Riley, Linda Ann; Hensel, Edward; Brown, Stuart C.

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ERIC Number: EJ629273

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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Blurring Boundaries between Technical Communication and Engineering: Challenges of a Multidisciplinary, Client-based Pedagogy.

Wojahn, Patricia; Dyke, Julie; Riley, Linda Ann; Hensel, Edward; Brown, Stuart C.

Technical Communication Quarterly, v10 n2 p129-48 Spr 2001

Discusses a study of the authors' initial semester matching technical communication students with teams of engineers in a capstone, client-based experience. Notes incredible growth in students' abilities to discuss design, teamwork, and client projects within the pre- and post-surveys. Concludes that there is the potential in moving toward a more inclusive pedagogy. (SG)

Descriptors: Business Communication, Engineering Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Technical Writing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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