Developing Technical Curiosity: A Marketable Skill
http://www.stc-carolina.org/tiki-index.php?page=Developing+Technical+Curiosity

Harvey, Michael
Carolina Communique
2003

Abstract:

Every technical writer should have strong writing skills. Just as important, in my judgment, is a keen sense of technical curiosity. As a hiring manager, I look for it in every job applicant I interview. If you do not have this sense naturally, you can develop it.