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Exploring the technical communicator's roles: Implications for program design

Donald E. Zimmerman Professor in technical communication in the Department of Technical Journalism, Colorado State University
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Marilee Long Assistant Professor in technical communication in the Department of Technical Journalism, Colorado State University
Pages 301-317 | Published online: 11 Mar 2009

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