Connecting Technical and Professional Writing Course Topics to Majors and (Projected) Careers.
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| Title: | Connecting Technical and Professional Writing Course Topics to Majors and (Projected) Careers. |
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| Authors: | Carthell, Alicia J.1 (AUTHOR) acarthell@murraystate.edu |
| Source: | Technical Communication Quarterly. Oct-Dec2025, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p423-438. 16p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Undergraduates, *Writing education, *Prerequisites (Education), *Business communication, *Vocational guidance, *Educational relevance, *Content analysis, Technical writing |
| Abstract: | Employing manifest content analysis, this article presents the top three topics that undergraduate students in Technical and Professional Communication (TPC) service courses over a three-year period connected to their majors and projected careers. Students' connections and perspectives provide a glimpse into how they view the applicability of topics now and in the future as professionals in their projected fields. Heading their perspectives is invaluable for all TPC instructors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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