Cultural Contexts in Technical Communication:
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/stc/tc/2009/00000056/00000001/art00007
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Wang, Yiqin and Dan Wang
Technical Communication Online
2009

Abstract:

Explores how and why the German and Chinese cultures differ in the presentation and perception of technical information. Presents a theoretical framework for technical communication across different cultures. Provides guidelines to technical communicators in Sino-German technical communication and services.