Noah Duprat, Eve Gury
Paris Cité University, July 2025
Abstract
As English continues to dominate the field of technical communication, the demand for accessible and translatable documentation grows. This paper studies the challenges technical writers face when creating content for international audiences, especially linguistic and cultural barriers. By considering the experiences of both native and non-native English speakers, this paper highlights the need for more inclusive and culturally sensitive writing to support clarity, readability and accessibility for diverse audiences. This contributes to the broader discourse on cross-cultural communication, offering theoretical and practical insights not only relevant to professional technical communicators but also scholars in technical communication and translation studies.
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