The Value of Research in Technical Communication
http://www.stcboston.org/archives/articles/research.shtml

Hosier, William J.
Boston Broadside
1991

Abstract:

Over the years, there has been much debate and discussion in the Society as to whether technical communication is a field, an endeavour, a profession or a discipline, none of the above or all of the above. The topics of professionalism, certification and accreditation have often appeared in the pages of Technical Communication and Intercom. I would like to take the opportunity to review the status of technical communication and to highlight the role of research in technical communication.