Directed Research Groups as a Means of Training Students to Become Technical Communication Researchers
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Larson, Jerrod, Colin Birge, Yi-Min Huang, Brook Sattler, Jennifer Turns and Jessica M. Yellin
Technical Communication Online
2009

Abstract:

Describes the activities of a university “directed research group,” highlighting interesting tensions that emerged therein. Asserts that actively exploring such tensions with students creates a rich learning environment.