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About Technical Communication

Technical Communication, the Society’s journal, publishes articles about the practical application of technical communication theory and serves as a common arena for discussion by practitioners. Technical Communication includes both quantitative and qualitative research while showcasing the work of some of the field’s most noteworthy writers. Among its most popular features are the helpful book reviews. Technical Communication is published quarterly and is free with membership.

STC members and institutional subscribers may view the full texts of Technical Communication articles free of charge. If you have problems logging in, email webmaster@stc.org.

The Frank R. Smith Award

The Frank R. Smith Outstanding Journal Article Award recognizes the authors of exceptional articles that appeared in Technical Communication during a calendar year. Since 1966, STC has paid tribute to the authors whose contributions have made Technical Communication one of the most highly respected journals devoted to the arts and sciences of technical communication. The award was renamed after longtime former editor Frank R. Smith in 1995 upon his retirement.

Judges base their decisions on the article’s content and form. Content is judged on the degree to which it represents contributions to new knowledge, new perspectives, or practical communication applications or techniques. Form is judged by the degree to which it embodies effective and appropriate organization; apt language and correct grammar; relevant and meaningful tables and illustrations; and spirit of vibrancy, intensity, conviction, or enthusiasm in transmitting information.

Click here for a list of the honorees from 2008 onward. For more information about the award, including guidelines, visit the STC website.

Accessing Technical Communication on Ingenta

Institutional and individual nonmember subscribers may also access Technical Communication articles through our partner, Ingenta. To do so, the user will need to log in or create a new Ingenta account. Access to Technical Communication is activated using the subscription number, which is the same as the individual or institution's member ID number. Once they have requested access, STC will be notified and approve the access. More details can be found here: http://ingentaconnect.com/about/researchers/accessing_articles.

STC members may access Ingenta by making sure they're logged in on www.stc.org/techcomm, navigating to https://www.stc.org/techcomm/ingenta/, and clicking the red Enter Here button.