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Technical Editing as Quality Assurance: Adding Value to Content.

Authors :
Corbin, Michelle
Moell, Pat
Boyd Mike
Source :
Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication. Aug 2002 49(3):286-300.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Reviews typical software testing activities and then compares those activities to technical editing activities. Shows that by providing quality assurance through content editing, technical editors add value to the information development process and help give users the quality content they deserve. Concludes that product information must go through quality assurance processes, including technical editors editing the content through comprehensive editing, usability editing, and copy editing. (SG)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0049-3155
Volume :
49
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ659094
Document Type :
Guides - Non-Classroom<br />Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive