FOCUS ON RESEARCH. Gather examples of different kinds of technical documents on the web. Use the webpages listed here as starting points, then expand your search by locating other webpages related to your career and interests. Bring printed copies of at least three sample pages to class and work in a small group to compare the examples you have collected. Identify key features of both good and bad technical communication, based on the criteria (accessibility, usability, and relevance) presented in this chapter.
• www.ec.gc.ca
Environment Canada’s website offers information to the public on environmental issues. A department of the Canadian government, Environment Canada provides scientific research, weather forecasts, and publications and reports.
• www.imagescanada.ca
Images Canada stores over 65 000 images of Canadian events, people, places, and things dating from as early as the eighteenth century. The website also allows users to access photos from many collections, including Library and Archives Canada and the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
• www.irb.gc.ca
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s website houses reports, research, and information on the Canadian government’s immigration policies and regulations.