Category: Technical Writing

  • Cleared for Takeoff: WAC in Aviation Education

    Cleared for Takeoff: WAC in Aviation Education

    By Kayla D. Taylor and Dr. Lindsey Ives Effective writing is a crucial skill that facilitates the clarity and effectiveness of safety reports, allowing practitioners to act upon documentation explaining the circumstances surrounding an event of concern. The aviation industry is no exception: All types of aviation personnel are encouraged, and often expected, to write…

  • Why Students Should Take Technical Writing Courses

    Why Students Should Take Technical Writing Courses

    By Dr. Jennifer Haber This blog explores and debunks three common technical writing myths and encourages faculty, students, and administrators to consider the importance of technical writing training. While academic writing courses play a key purpose in a student’s development, technical writing courses offer additional practical skills that students can use in their professional lives:…