DocumentCode :
1332377
Title :
Generalization and the interpretation of science and technology
Author :
Lufkin, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Honeywell Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA
Issue :
4
fYear :
1972
Firstpage :
108
Lastpage :
111
Abstract :
In scientific and technical communication, intelligibility is primarily a cultural problem, to which carefully formulated generalizations, rather than streams of data, are the only solution. Preoccupation with simplicity, or clarity, or `correctness´ is a poor substitute for a careful consideration of what the reader can and cannot be expected to understand. The writer who will overcome his prejudices against generalization in order to convey the concepts which his reader does not share with him should be able to communicate more effectively at three levels: (1) to his fellow specialists, (2) to specialists in other fields, and (3) to concerned laymen.
Keywords :
information science; information use; generalization; intelligibility; interpretation; science and technology; Abstracts; Accuracy; Cultural differences; Global communication; Gold; Laboratories;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0361-1434
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TPC.1972.6594520
Filename :
6594520
Link To Document :
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