You have read some history of technical communications and have taken
part in discussions regarding its key or core concepts. By now should be
should be aware that technical communications has changed over time and
that this genre is thought of differently in diverse professional communications.

So this assignment asks you to browse over key terms you have learned thus
far and to pick one key term with the goal of connecting it to your overall
understanding of technical communications at this point.

In 4-6 pages, please define your key term and how this connects to technical
communications as a whole. Explain how technical communications has produced
developed through a varied and conflict-ridden history. Identify the social focus
that affects your understanding (technical, economic, political, business values,
institutions) and discuss how these impact your understanding. Finally, you should
list other keywords that are also important to your understanding of technical
communications. Conclude with a statement of how your keywords relates to
these others and to technical communications as a whole. You may draw upon
class discussions, course, materials, and outside research (textbooks, articles,
web sites, etc.) to shape your definition. Aim at a fluent style of presentation
and use MLA style throughout, including the Works Cited.

Keep in mind that while you define your key terms, you must also persuade your
audience. You will aim at convincing the reader that your understanding of technical
communications is legitimate and valid. Choosing a specific audience (a particular
group, organization, or person) will focus your essay.