Technical Writing for Software Engineers

Abstract

This module, which is directed specifically to software engineers, discusses the writing process in the context of software engineering. Its focus is on the basic problem-solving activities that underlie effective writing, many of which are similar to those underlying software development. The module draws on related work in a number of disciplines, including rhetorical theory, discourse analysis, linguistics, and document design. It suggests techniques for becoming an effective writer and offers criteria for evaluating writing. Keywords: Programming & writing documentation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA223872

Entities

People

  • Linda H. Pesante
  • Linda Levine
  • Susan B. Dunkle

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • C Programming Language
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Grammars
  • Linguistics
  • Psychology
  • Software Development
  • Students
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Education
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science.