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
Link To Document :
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