"Why Would You Want to Do That?" Online Publication for Graduate Student Scholars, Ethos, and the Middle Ground

Explores the intersection between peer-reviewed print journals and online publications, and then examines two hybrid publications, one outside the discipline of professional communication and one inside, to determine whether a middle ground is attainable, and whether it can provide the same enculturating experience without hampering the development of professional ethos.

Search, Matthew. Orange Journal, The (2005). Articles>Publishing>Online

Workplace Relationships

Examines the ways in which electronic communication has affected interaction of coworkers in the workplace and the responsibility of technical communicators to ensure positive interactions with coworkers.

Dutton, Kyley. Orange Journal, The (2005). Careers>Workplace>Collaboration

The World of Competitive Technical Writing: How Applicable it is to Today’s Professionals

Traces the experiences of a new entrant in the field of technical communication, and examines the competitive and cooperative nature of that field.

White, Miranda. Orange Journal, The (2005). Articles>Writing>Technical Writing

You *Still* Can't Touch This: Copyright Law, Hip-Hop and Tech Comm

Perhaps unfortunately, the field of tech comm has few, if any, well-known examples of what happens to those who don’t pay attention to copyright issues. One of the most interesting areas in which to explore the perils of copyright violation is in the world of American hip-hop music. I will explore the similarities between the copyright issues faced by hip-hop artists, and those faced by technical communicators.

deMaagd, Christian. Orange Journal, The (2004). Articles>Intellectual Property>Copyright