Communication Through Imagery
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Higgins, Phillip
International Journal for Technical Communication
2007

Abstract:

The field of technical communication focuses on the ability of the author to gather information, interpret it, and then present the necessary items to the reader in a clear and concise manner. This article serves to briefly outline several of the key factors involved when deciding how to include imagery in technical materials.