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| In: | Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 8, 1978, 1, p. 43-51 |
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SAGE Publications
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| Media Type: | Article, E-Article |
| Physical Description: | 43-51 |
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| ISSN: |
0047-2816
1541-3780 |
| DOI: | 10.2190/ct07-2a1h-cbj9-2pb7 |
| published in: | Journal of Technical Writing and Communication |
| Language: | English |
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| Collection: | SAGE Publications (CrossRef) |
<jats:p> Language in a technical writing course can be taught from the standpoint of its function in the student's papers. Three functions can be differentiated: generative—making later discussion necessary; substantive—giving supporting material from researched sources; and conclusive—making the author's conclusions clear and apparent. </jats:p> |