Improving the data information literacies of technical communication undergraduates

The research training that technical communication undergraduates receive remains an under examined but never more timely topic of discussion. The skills a practicing technical communicator must possess is quickly expanding. In particular, technical communicators require data collection, curation, a...

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Main Authors: Boettger, Ryan K., Lam, Chris, Palmer, Laura
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Data information literacy
History
Industries
Metadata
Search engines
technical communication
Training
undergraduate curriculum
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Summary:The research training that technical communication undergraduates receive remains an under examined but never more timely topic of discussion. The skills a practicing technical communicator must possess is quickly expanding. In particular, technical communicators require data collection, curation, and analysis competences. In our paper, we offer three case histories that illustrate how to increase the data information literacies of technical communication undergraduates. Our observations were recorded in three classroom settings: a content analysis course, a SEO and website analytics course, and a UX app development and design course. We conclude with suggestions for improving data information literacy in technical communication undergraduates well as a call to action for further research on this topic.
ISSN:2158-1002
DOI:10.1109/IPCC.2017.8013934