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Blyler, Nancy Roundy – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1990
Applies rhetorical theory to newsletters produced by two political-activist organizations. Illustrates applications of schema theory, social construction, and theories about audience to newsletters with sample passages. (KEH)
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Case Studies, Communication Research, Newsletters
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Blyler, Nancy Roundy – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1992
Studies the role of four rhetorical elements in generating shared meaning in two different samples of public relations writing. Finds that narratives were particularly important because they provided a comprehensive, compelling framework for belief and thus contributed greatly to the shared meaning created by writers and readers. (SR)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Higher Education, Narration, Public Relations
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Blyler, Nancy Roundy – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1991
Discusses three aspects of reading (inferring, reasoning analogically, and learning). Demonstrates in sample texts their role in building consensual meaning in persuasive business communications. Proposes four guidelines to supplement guidelines already developed. (SR)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Guidelines, Higher Education, Persuasive Discourse