A Comment on "Qualifications English Departments Prefer for New Teachers of Business and Technical Writing: Is It Time to Reassess Our Degree Programs?".

Betz, Renee T.

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Comment on "Qualifications English Departments Prefer for New Teachers of Business and Technical Writing: Is It Time to Reassess Our Degree Programs?"

Betz, Renee T.

Journal of Business and Technical Communication, v2 n2 p91-95 Sep 1988

Argues a different interpretation of the data presented in William E. Rivers' article (v2 n1); specifically, that more English departments prefer candidates with preparation in composition than Rivers concludes. Concludes that training in composition and rhetoric is more appropriate than training in literature for business and technical writing teachers. (JAD)

Descriptors: Business Communication, English Departments, Teacher Education, Technical Writing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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