DocumentCode
1520553
Title
The seven components of clarity in technical writing
Author
Rathjens, D.
Issue
4
fYear
1985
Firstpage
42
Lastpage
46
Abstract
The author proposes an encompassing concept of clarity, a ubiquitous, yet undefined, concept in technical writing and editing. Clarity, a function of the target audience is analyzed according to its seven components: brevity, accuracy, completeness order, emphasis, consistency, and objectivity.
Keywords
information science; linguistics; accuracy; brevity; clarity; completeness; consistency; emphasis; objectivity; order; target audience; technical writing; Accuracy; Educational institutions; Layout; Production; Standards; Writing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0361-1434
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPC.1985.6448848
Filename
6448848
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