Abstract
This paper reviews Tao Youlan et al.'s (2020) Becoming a Technical Writer. It examines the endogenous dynamics involved in the development of technical writing. Through a comprehensive analysis of the technical writing process, it highlights the importance of cultivating technical thinking competencies—such as user-centered thinking, standardized and controlled language, technical under-standing, and effective communication and collaboration—in the context of teaching Master of Translation and Interpreting (MTI) programs and the language service industry. The book is both systematic and practical, illustrating the history and future prospects of technical writing. It enriches the teaching frame-work of the MTI courses and fosters the development of well-rounded professionals who can translate, comprehend technology, and possess a strong sense of language service. The thinking behind the writing of this book also reflects the latest concepts of technical writing and communication at home and abroad, which can enrich the course materials of technical writing classes for MTI majors and provide teachers with better choices of teaching materials.
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How to cite this paper
A Commentary on Becoming a Technical Writer
How to cite this paper: Ping Lu. (2024) A Commentary on Becoming a Technical Writer. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 8(10), 2340-2344.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2024.10.016