http://tc.eserver.org/publisher/ATTW A listing of works published by ATTW in the field of technical communication. en-us Copyright (c) 2005-08 by the EServer. All rights reserved. tclib-editorial@eserver.org (TC Library Editorial Board) webmaster@eserver.org (Geoffrey Sauer) http://tc.eserver.org/images/newlogo.gif http://tc.eserver.org/dir/ATTW http://tc.eserver.org/30577.html http://tc.eserver.org/30577.html A PowerPoint presentation about the difficulties of categorizing technical communication. It's not an easy thing to do, if the journals and textbooks in our own field don't consistently agree as to the major and minor categories. This PDF version of a PowerPoint presentation outlines the issues confronted by the EServer TC Library as it attempts to create a system of categories for its index of thousands of works in the fields of technical, scientific and professional communication. http://tc.eserver.org/26841.html http://tc.eserver.org/26841.html Technical communication has experienced an explosion in theory and research. This site has been established as a central site to connect those who want to do research, those who want to fund research, and those who have the need for research results. It could pave the way for more and better research in our profession. http://tc.eserver.org/26556.html http://tc.eserver.org/26556.html As I began to create categories for a list collected from many academics and practitioners, I discovered a dramatic difference in the works valued by the two groups. While some works were valued by both practitioners and academics, I also found a clear dividing line between works recommended by academics and those recommended by practitioners. http://tc.eserver.org/26557.html http://tc.eserver.org/26557.html Over the past years, many reference books have been published for various science and engineering disciplines. Based on publishers’ descriptions, I selected four for review. http://tc.eserver.org/26555.html http://tc.eserver.org/26555.html The Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) that was empowered to investigate the causes of the loss of shuttle Columbia found that NASA often used viewgraph and PowerPoint slides to present complex information that was used to render important technical judgments. These technologies, however, had the effect of obscuring key information and hampering effective decision-making. http://tc.eserver.org/26554.html http://tc.eserver.org/26554.html Those of us involved in teaching the survey course in business and technical writing--one which encompasses a wide range of documents--frequently wonder if we are using the best textbook for our purposes. http://tc.eserver.org/26549.html http://tc.eserver.org/26549.html The author discusses the usefulness of web-based translators in the technical communication classroom. He reports on the pedagogical application of web-based translators in a technical communication course. The author concludes that while web-based translators do not offer accurate translations, they do offer possibilities to the instructor who wants the students to learn about the benefits and hazards of using web-based translators to localize technical documents. http://tc.eserver.org/23226.html http://tc.eserver.org/23226.html This is a working draft of the code of ethics of the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing. As a work in progress, it is subject to substantial change and carries no authority from ATTW. It is meant only for inspection and comment by the ATTW Ethics Committee and general ATTW membership. http://tc.eserver.org/21799.html http://tc.eserver.org/21799.html Members of ATTW refer to the bibliography because it 'focuses on resources specific to technical communication.' Several members noted that they find the paper copy easier to use than online databases; others use the pdf version found on the ATTW website. Members also noted that it is a good reference for graduate students. Several members pointed out weaknesses in the bibliography that the committee continues to struggle with. http://tc.eserver.org/19906.html http://tc.eserver.org/19906.html In the 1997 bibliography, I’ve included all the categories of the taxonomy, even if the contributors have submitted no entries in a given section. Several users informed me that they prefer to see the entire taxonomy since doing so facilitates their research; thus it seemed wise to return to our original list of sections. This year, we have added quite a few new sources; all are noted on the list of works consulted at the end of this bibliography. We have expanded in the areas of health, risk, and environmental communication publications; we continue last year’s trend of fewer entries in editing, revision, and the general writing aspect of the profession. No new categories have been added. http://tc.eserver.org/19905.html http://tc.eserver.org/19905.html The ATTW Bibliography is at a point of transition with a new editor and a request from the ATTW Executive Committee to publish an online version of the bibliography on the ATTW Web site. In the next few months, the bibliography committee plans to focus on the design and content of an online bibliography. The goal is to build a bibliography that provides easy and up-to-date access to technical communication resources. http://tc.eserver.org/19904.html http://tc.eserver.org/19904.html The bibliography committee began the year with three goals: (1) explore the development of an online database for the bibliography, (2) survey members of ATTW at the annual meeting, and (3) continue to publish the annual bibliography in TCQ. http://tc.eserver.org/19903.html http://tc.eserver.org/19903.html Committee members since 1975 have reviewed periodicals and books for discussions of technical communication issues to build the bibliography to a significant resource for technical communication. http://tc.eserver.org/19902.html http://tc.eserver.org/19902.html Each year a committee of technical communication teachers and researchers review journals and books for work important to our activities. This year two graduate students joined the committee. http://tc.eserver.org/14155.html http://tc.eserver.org/14155.html This section of the ATTW site provides links to academic programs in technical communication. http://tc.eserver.org/14156.html http://tc.eserver.org/14156.html This section of the ATTW site includes course syllabi and teaching materials for graduate and undergraduate courses in technical communication. Faculty and staff may submit and view syllabi in HTML and plain text (ASCII) format. The syllabi in the categories cover such things as home pages used in the classroom, course assignments, textbooks used, and class projects. Many of the syllabi include links to other websites and teaching materials. http://tc.eserver.org/14157.html http://tc.eserver.org/14157.html This section of the ATTW site allows visitors to view and post teaching tips, including effective class activities and course assignments. http://tc.eserver.org/14158.html http://tc.eserver.org/14158.html This section provides a list of links to publishers of technical writing textbooks. http://tc.eserver.org/13549.html http://tc.eserver.org/13549.html This section of the ATTW site is available to all visitors. It allows you to post or view calls for journal articles, conference presentations, award nominations, etc. http://tc.eserver.org/13548.html http://tc.eserver.org/13548.html This section provides all ATTW site visitors with information about ATTW's annual professional conference. http://tc.eserver.org/10195.html http://tc.eserver.org/10195.html The Association of Teachers of Technical Writing was formed in 1973 to encourage dialogue among teachers of technical communication and to develop technical communication as an academic discipline. ATTW today has approximately 1,000 members and includes both graduate and undergraduate students of technical communication as well as professional technical communicators in business and industry. http://tc.eserver.org/10196.html http://tc.eserver.org/10196.html This section of the site contains a listing of current ATTW members who have registered, including contact information. It is accessible to ATTW members only. http://tc.eserver.org/10197.html http://tc.eserver.org/10197.html An archive of the messages sent to the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing mailing list. http://tc.eserver.org/10038.html http://tc.eserver.org/10038.html This site provides course syllabi and teaching materials for graduate and undergraduate courses in technical communication. http://tc.eserver.org/10040.html http://tc.eserver.org/10040.html The goal of this site is to provide writers with links to useful resources for developing, managing, and writing proposals. This site is organized into five broad categories: Federal Funding, Private Foundations & Nonprofits, Academic Fellowships, Links, Discussion Lists, & Advice, and Companies, Consultants, & Software. http://tc.eserver.org/10039.html http://tc.eserver.org/10039.html This site aims to provide a resource for applying rhetorical principles to a case study in technical and professional communication. This pedagogical tool will facilitate student learning by offering a concrete example that shows us what is at stake when we fail to acknowledge the rhetorical dimensions of science and organizational communication. http://tc.eserver.org/10003.html http://tc.eserver.org/10003.html This site hosts a database of current faculty positions available in TC departments around the US.