Title :
Engineers like to write — On a computer!
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Humanities & Communications, Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA, USA
Abstract :
Engineers who use word-processing equipment for writing were interviewed. When asked why they were willing to do their own typing in order to use a word processor, they responded with a variety of statements that reveal a positive change in their attitude toward writing. Because a word processor is a powerful tool, engineers find they are not alone at their keyboards; they have access to programs that help them shape and revise their writing effectively.
Keywords :
engineering computing; word processing; engineers; word processing; Computers; Educational institutions; Keyboards; Shape; Software; Text processing; Writing;
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPC.1983.6448171