Improving the Writer-Developer Relationship
http://www.stc.org/confproceed/1999/PDFs/009.pdf

Colvin, Richard D. and Virginia Beecher
STC Proceedings
1999

Abstract:

Many technical communicators work in environments where their contributions and value-add to business are not well understood. This perpetuates a lack of respect for the technical communication profession on the part of the technologists with whom we work. By improving our overall work processes and practices, we can change the perceptions of those around us for the better, improving our relationships and increasing the quality of our contributions. We can also begin to see technical communication as a practiced profession equal in importance to the professions of the technologists with whom we work.