A History of the Future: Prognostication in Technical Communication: An Annotated Bibliography

Author

David Wright, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Edward A. Malone, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Gowri G. Saraf
Tessa B. Long
Irangi K. Egodapitiya
Elizabeth M. Roberson, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Since the 1950s, technical communicators have been trying to predict future developments in technology, economics, pedagogy, and workplace roles. Prognosticators have included founders of the profession, academics, business leaders, and practitioners. This article examines their predictions to determine what they reveal about technical communication as a discipline.

Recommended Citation

Wright, David, Edward Malone, Gowri Saraf, Tessa Long, Irangi Egodapitiya, and Elizabeth Roberson. "A History of the Future: Prognostication in Technical Communication: An Annotated Bibliography." Technical Communication Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 4, Taylor & Francis, 2011, pp.443-480.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/10572252.2011.596716

Department(s)

English and Technical Communication

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1057-2252

Electronic OCLC #

44654120

Print OCLC #

23980286

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2011 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2011