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Six Innovative Methods of Teaching Technical Writing

Herman A. Estrin

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Several innovative methods were used to help technical writing students to write more purposively, professionally, and effectively: writing a paper on the improvement of style in technical writing; reading science literature and writing critiques; editing a technical report; writing a professional technical report; writing science books for children; and writing for publication.

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Key concepts: Technical writing, Professional writing, Reading (process), Scientific writing, Writing style, Report writing, Style (visual arts), Technical communication