Perspectives on Uncertainty for Technical Communication Scholars |
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Authors: | Lynda Walsh Kenneth C Walker |
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Institution: | 1. University of Nevada, Reno;2. University of Texas, San Antonio |
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Abstract: | Technical communication scholars have tended to treat uncertainty as a lack of certainty rather than as a diverse range of strategies for talking about risk. This review employs Goodnight’s argument spheres to comprehend treatments of uncertainty in technical communication and closely related fields. The advantages of such an approach are demonstrated via a reanalysis of a recent risk communication study. The review finishes by identifying hybrid forums as productive sites for future research. |
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Keywords: | Knowledge management linguistic theory rhetorical theory rhetoric of science risk social theory uncertainty |
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