Technical Editing at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract

Focusing on the crucial role of technical editors and communication managers, the article describes technical editing in environmental and energy research at The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, Tennessee). The author examines the kinds of documents prepared, the audiences for whom the documents are intended, and the editing process employed by the Technical Publications Department. The author concludes that communication plays a vital role in complex research and technology and that communicators at The Oak Ridge National Laboratory occupy a central place in the efficient operation of this complex, multipurpose research facility.