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A Time to Speak, a Time to Act

A Rhetorical Genre Analysis of a Novice Engineer’s Calculated Risk Taking

Natasha Artemeva

Carleton University, natasha_artemeva{at}carleton.ca

This article discusses a longitudinal case study of a novice engineer who has successfully challenged a workplace genre. The study shows that a combination of the novice’s family background, a university engineering communication course, and workplace experiences helped him achieve success. It also provides evidence that, even though genres may differ from workplace to workplace, experienced professionals do recognize and accept superior communication practices imported from elsewhere. Thus, best practices may be taught apart from local contexts. The case study allows technical communication instructors and researchers to refine current understanding of what mastering genres means and indicates directions for the development of new pedagogies.

Key Words: agency • engineering communication • kairos • rhetorical genre studies • school-to-work transition

Journal of Business and Technical Communication, Vol. 19, No. 4, 389-421 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1050651905278309
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