47 1.3 Where Does Technical Communication Come From?

According to the STC, technical communication’s origins have been attributed to various eras dating back to Ancient Greece and to the Renaissance, but what we know today as the professional field of technical writing began during World War I, arising from the need for technology-based documentation for military and manufacturing industries (STC.org). As technology grew, and organizations became more global, the need and relevance for technical communication emerged, and in 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognized Technical Writer as a profession (STC.org).