Technical Writing in the English Department: An Outside Perspective
http://www.mla.org/ade/bulletin/n079/079040.htm

Coney, Mary B., Judith A. Ramey and James W. Souther
ADE Bulletin
1984

Abstract:

During the last few years the growth of technical communication courses and programs in departments of English has been unprecedented. While this development has generally been viewed as healthy, not only for technical writing but for English departments themselves, the success of these courses and degree programs will depend on how well the administrations and faculties of the departments face up to a number of problems. What follows is an effort to identify these problems and suggest possible solutions.