Abstract
The profession of technical communication is undergoing fundamental changes
due to automation, digitalization, and globalization. The working practices of technical writers have shifted considerably; communication, collaboration and knowledge sharing are highly relevant today. As a result, technical writers typically work in integrated agile teams. The content of technical writers’ work has changed as well, due to technological advances and a more prominent role of end users in the design process. These developments imply that technical
writers need to acquire more and different competencies than before. A recent competence framework for technical communication (TecCOMFrame) is evaluated, and suggestions are made for updating this framework.
due to automation, digitalization, and globalization. The working practices of technical writers have shifted considerably; communication, collaboration and knowledge sharing are highly relevant today. As a result, technical writers typically work in integrated agile teams. The content of technical writers’ work has changed as well, due to technological advances and a more prominent role of end users in the design process. These developments imply that technical
writers need to acquire more and different competencies than before. A recent competence framework for technical communication (TecCOMFrame) is evaluated, and suggestions are made for updating this framework.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 127-151 |
| Journal | Sprache im Beruf |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2022 |
Keywords
- Technical communication
- Technical writer
- Competence framework
- 2023 OA procedure