Applying Theories to Improve Practice

This section explores a selection of the theoretical roots of Technical Communication:

• Activity Theory
• Adult Learning Theory
• Crisis Communication
• Color Theory
• Genre Theory
• Design Theory
• Diffusion of Innovations Theory
• Health Risk Communication
• Negotiation Theory
• Posthumanism Theory
• Rhetorical Theories
• Usability Theory

Areas we would like to add

If you know about any of these theoretical areas, or would like to write about any other theory, please volunteer.