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2011

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Communication

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Developing Global Literacy: Best Practices For Teaching Technical Communication Internationally, Melanie I. Cashin Jan 2011

Developing Global Literacy: Best Practices For Teaching Technical Communication Internationally, Melanie I. Cashin

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The teaching of technical communication has been expanding beyond English-speaking borders for several decades. U.S. educators often teach technical communication internationally through workshops, faculty exchanges, and e-collaborations. This paper discusses challenges, solutions, and best practices for U.S. educators teaching internationally, especially those teaching in China. By understanding current theory and practice in international technical communication education, learning from the missteps and successes of their colleagues, and incorporating globally appropriate recommendations into their classrooms, U.S. educators will be better prepared to deliver instruction abroad and develop mutually beneficial collaborations across cultures.


Ethic Of Responsibility: Teaching Communication Students The Importance Of Ethics, Jennifer Lynn Scarry-Garthwaite Jan 2011

Ethic Of Responsibility: Teaching Communication Students The Importance Of Ethics, Jennifer Lynn Scarry-Garthwaite

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This paper focuses on the need for ethics instruction in technical communication classes in technical communication programs.


Defining Success: Examining What It Means To Be Good In Forensics, David J. Brennan Jan 2011

Defining Success: Examining What It Means To Be Good In Forensics, David J. Brennan

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For decades college students have been competing in forensic activity (forensics), spending countless hours researching, writing, and performing speeches. Forensic scholars have never created an overarching definition of what it means to be successful in forensics. A survey was created and sent out on the individual events listserv, asking competitors and coaches to define success. Analysis reveals both competitors and coaches believe success in forensics is a combination of competitive achievement, building communication skills, and personal growth.