Dr. Yvonne Cleary
Biography
Yvonne Cleary is Head of the School of English, Irish, and Communication. She teaches and coordinates modules in technical communication, digital media, and e-learning. Her research interests include professional issues in technical communication, technical communication pedagogy, virtual teams, and international technical communication. She has presented her work at conferences in Europe and the United States and has published in leading journals in the technical communication field, including Technical Communication, Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, and College Composition and Communication. Her book, The Profession and Practice of Technical Communication, is published by Routledge.Yvonne is leading the International University Network in Technical Communication (IUNTC) for tekom Europe, and she is a member of the tekom Europe Advisory Board for Professional Development and Training. She has served on several conference committees and teaching and research award committees. She teaches on the DAAD-funded Master's in Communication and Media at Pwani University in Kenya. She was a partner in an EU-funded project, TecCOMFrame, from 2015 to 2018. She is a 2014 recipient of the CCCC Technical and Scientific Communication Award for Best Article on Pedagogy or Curriculum in Technical or Scientific Communication.
Research Interests
Yvonne's research interests include:- The technical communication profession and community of practice.
- Technical communication in Ireland.
- Virtual teams.
- Health communication.
- Technical communication pedagogy.
- International technical communication.
Professional Activities
Committee
- 2022 European Academic Colloquium on Technical Communication,
- 2021 Technical Communication editorial board,
- 2020 tekom Europe International University Network,
- 2019 STC Rainey Research Award Committee,
- 2017 IEEE ProComm 2017 Conference Committee,
- 2017 tekom Europe Professional Development and Training Advisory Board,
- 2017 IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Editorial Board of Permanent Reviewers,
- 2016 School of English, Irish, and Communication Research and Postgraduate Committee,
- 2016 AHSS Faculty Research Board,
- 2011 MA in Technical Communication and E-Learning Course Board,
Award
- 2014 - Best Article on Pedagogy or Curriculum in Technical or Scientific Communication
Association
- Member, Society for Technical Communication
- Member, IEEE Professional Communication Society
- Member, tekom Europe
Research Collaborators
- - External Examiner - University of Portsmouth -England
- - Funding Award - Polytechnic University of Bucharest -Romania
- - Funding Award - Aarhus University -Denmark
- - Outgoing Visitor - European Association for Technical Communication -Germany
- - Funding Award - European Association for Technical Communication -Germany
- - Funding Award - Université Paris Diderot - Paris 7 -France
- - Funding Award - KU Leuven -Belgium
- - Funding Award - University of Szczecin -Poland
- - Funding Award - Karlshochschule International University -Germany
- - Funding Award - University of Twente -Netherlands
- Madelyn Flammia - Joint Publication - University of Central Florida -USA
- Patricia Minacori - Joint Publication - Université Paris Diderot - Paris 7 -France
Peer Reviewed Journals
Shaping the 'inexplicable': A social constructionist analysis of news reporting of familicide-suicide
Galvin, A;Quinn, F;Cleary, Y (2023) Shaping the 'inexplicable': A social constructionist analysis of news reporting of familicide-suicide. THOUSAND OAKS Journalism
Fostering Communities of Inquiry and Connectivism in Online Technical Communication Programs and Courses
Cleary, Y. (2021) Fostering Communities of Inquiry and Connectivism in Online Technical Communication Programs and Courses. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication :11-30
Octopus Watch Fosters Family Resilience by Enhancing Occupational Engagement for Children with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus: Pilot Study
Jennings, M;Guilfoyle, A;Green, J;Cleary, Y;Gowran, RJ (2020) Octopus Watch Fosters Family Resilience by Enhancing Occupational Engagement for Children with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus: Pilot Study. BASEL : MDPI International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health
Developing Strategies for Success in a Cross-Disciplinary Global Virtual Team Project: Collaboration Among Student Writers and Translators
Cleary Y., Slattery D., Flammia M., and Minacori P. (2019) Developing Strategies for Success in a Cross-Disciplinary Global Virtual Team Project: Collaboration Among Student Writers and Translators. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication :309-337
Parallel online, on-campus, and blended programme delivery: Challenges and strategies
Cleary Y., Slattery D.M., and Marcus-Quinn A. (2018) Parallel online, on-campus, and blended programme delivery: Challenges and strategies. International Journal On E-Learning: Corporate, Government, Healthcare, And Higher Education :551-568
Kompetenzdefinition und Curriculumsentwicklung durch Anwendung von EU-Instrumenten
Meex, B., Straub, D., Closs, S., Müller, J., Cleary, Y., Drazek, Z., Engberg, J., Ghengea, V., Karreman, J. and Minacori, P. (2018) Kompetenzdefinition und Curriculumsentwicklung durch Anwendung von EU-Instrumenten. Journal of Technical Education :159-183
TecCOMFrame: Building bridges between technical communication and translation studies through a prototype specialisation curriculum
Cleary, Y., Engberg, J., Karreman, J., Meex, B., Closs, S., Drazek, Z., Ghenghea, V., Minacori, P., Müller, J., Straub, D. (2017) TecCOMFrame: Building bridges between technical communication and translation studies through a prototype specialisation curriculum. Lebende Sprachen :313-332
TecCOMFrame: Building bridges between technical communication and translation studies through a prototype specialisation curriculum
Cleary Y.;Engberg J.;Karreman J.;Meex B.;Closs S.;Drazek Z.;Ghenghea V.;Minacori P.;Müller J.;Straub D. (2017) TecCOMFrame: Building bridges between technical communication and translation studies through a prototype specialisation curriculum. Lebende Sprachen :313-332
Use of Plain-Language Guidelines to Promote Health Literacy
Grene, M., Cleary, Y, and Marcus-Quinn, A. (2017) Use of Plain-Language Guidelines to Promote Health Literacy. IEEE Ieee Transactions On Professional Communication :384-400
Community of Practice and Professionalization Perspectives on Technical Communication in Ireland
Cleary, Y. (2016) Community of Practice and Professionalization Perspectives on Technical Communication in Ireland. Ieee Transactions On Professional Communication :126-139
How the CCCC "Scholarship in Composition" Statement Supports Technical Communication Scholarship:An Irish Perspective
Cleary, Y. (2015) How the CCCC "Scholarship in Composition" Statement Supports Technical Communication Scholarship:An Irish Perspective. College Composition And Communication :709-712
University of Limerick's MA in Technical Communication and E-Learning
Slattery, D. M. and Cleary, Y. (2014) University of Limerick's MA in Technical Communication and E-Learning. Programmatic Perspectives :62-80
Teaching Workplace Skills to Technical Communicators
Slattery, D.M. and Cleary, Y. (2013) Teaching Workplace Skills to Technical Communicators. Communication and Language at Work :20-25
Preparing Technical Communication Students to Function as User Advocates in a Self-Service Society
Cleary, Y. and Flammia, M. (2012) Preparing Technical Communication Students to Function as User Advocates in a Self-Service Society. Amityville, NY Journal of Technical Writing and Communication :305-322
Discussions About the Technical Communication Profession: Perspectives from the Blogosphere
Cleary, Y. (2012) Discussions About the Technical Communication Profession: Perspectives from the Blogosphere. Technical Communication :8-28
Discussions about the technical communication profession: Perspectives from the blogosphere
Cleary Y. (2011) Discussions about the technical communication profession: Perspectives from the blogosphere. Technical Communication :31-51
Using Content Development Guidelines to Reduce the Cost of Localising Digital Content
Ryan, L., Anastasiou, D. and Cleary, Y. (2010) Using Content Development Guidelines to Reduce the Cost of Localising Digital Content. Localisation Focus :11-28
Leadership Roles, Socioemotional Communication Strategies, and Technology Use of Irish and US Students in Virtual Teams
Flammia, M., Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D.M. (2010) Leadership Roles, Socioemotional Communication Strategies, and Technology Use of Irish and US Students in Virtual Teams. Ieee Transactions On Professional Communication :89-101
Using a Virtual Learning Environment to Manage Group Projects: A Case Study
Cleary, Y. and Marcus-Quinn, A. (2008) Using a Virtual Learning Environment to Manage Group Projects: A Case Study. International Journal On E-Learning :603-621
Books
The Profession and Practice of Technical Communication
Cleary, Y. (2022) The Profession and Practice of Technical Communication. New York and London : Routledge
The Profession and Practice of Technical Communication
Cleary Y. (2021) The Profession and Practice of Technical Communication. The Profession and Practice of Technical Communication :1-247
Virtual Teams in Higher Education: A Handbook for Students and Teachers
Flammia, M., Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D. M. (2016) Virtual Teams in Higher Education: A Handbook for Students and Teachers. North Carolina : Information Age Publishing
Book Chapters
Teaching Topic-based Writing
Cleary Y. (2020) Teaching Topic-based Writing. New York : Routledge Teaching Content Management in Technical and Professional Communication :72-86
Technical Communication and Technical Documentation
Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D. M. (2018) Technical Communication and Technical Documentation. Berlin/ Boson : de Gruyter Language for Special Purposes: An International Handbook :307-320
Trends in Technical Communication in Ireland
Cleary, Y. (2017) Trends in Technical Communication in Ireland. Croydon, UK : ISTC Current Practices and Trends in Technical and Professional Communication :237-250
E-Learning and Technical Communication for International Audiences
Slattery, D. M. and Cleary, Y. (2016) E-Learning and Technical Communication for International Audiences. New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons Teaching and Training for Global Engineering: Perspectives on Culture and Professional Communication Practices :149-172
How Irish Postgraduate Students Use Mobile Devices to Access Learning Resources
Marcus-Quinn, A. and Cleary, Y. (2015) How Irish Postgraduate Students Use Mobile Devices to Access Learning Resources. Berlin : Springer Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning
An Integrated Framework for Teaching International Communication
Cleary, Y. (2011) An Integrated Framework for Teaching International Communication. Amityville, NY : Baywood Teaching Intercultural Rhetoric and Technical Communication: Theories, Curriculum, Pedagogies, and Practice
Online Support for Students' Writing Skills Development in a Technical Communication Intrductory Module
Cleary, Y. (2010) Online Support for Students' Writing Skills Development in a Technical Communication Intrductory Module. New York : Information Science Reference Critical Design and Effective Tools for E-Learning in Higher Education :280-294
Edited Books
Other Journals
Perspectives on Teaching Writing Online in Global Contexts: Ideas, Insights, and Projections
Cleary, Y., Rice, R., Zemliansky, P. and Amant, K.S. (2019) Perspectives on Teaching Writing Online in Global Contexts: Ideas, Insights, and Projections. ROLE Journal
Conference Publications
IEEE International Professional Communication Conference
Oechsler B.;Closs S.;Cleary Y. (2023) IEEE International Professional Communication Conference. :145-148
IEEE International Professional Communication Conference
O'Neill A.;Cleary Y. (2023) IEEE International Professional Communication Conference. :100-103
IEEE International Professional Communication Conference
Cleary Y. (2021) IEEE International Professional Communication Conference. :65-68
IEEE International Professional Communication Conference
Cleary Y.;Bousa Z.;Talty C. (2021) IEEE International Professional Communication Conference. :125-129
IEEE Professional Communication Conference
Cleary, Yvonne and McCullagh, Marie (2020) IEEE Professional Communication Conference . :13-17
IEEE International Professional Communication Conference
Cleary Y.;Karreman J.;Meex B.;Closs S. (2019) IEEE International Professional Communication Conference. :259-261
IEEE International Professional Communication Conference
Cleary Y. (2019) IEEE International Professional Communication Conference. :226-231
IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm) 2018
Cleary, Y. (2018) IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm) 2018. :42-46
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 14TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ELEARNING AND SOFTWARE FOR EDUCATION: ELEARNING CHALLENGES AND NEW HORIZONS, VOL 2
Ghenghea, VA;Soare, IL;Cleary, Y;Closs, S;Drazek, Z;Meex, B;Minacori, P (2018) PROCEEDINGS OF THE 14TH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ELEARNING AND SOFTWARE FOR EDUCATION: ELEARNING CHALLENGES AND NEW HORIZONS, VOL 2. BUCHAREST : CAROL I NATL DEFENCE UNIV PUBLISHING HOUSE :457-462
IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm) 2018
Karreman, J., Cleary, Y. et al. (2018) IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm) 2018. :69-73
2017 IEEE INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE (PROCOMM)
Cleary, Y;Karreman, J;Closs, S;Drazek, Z;Engberg, J;Ghenghea, V;Meex, B;Minacori, P;Muller, J;Straub, D (2017) 2017 IEEE INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE (PROCOMM). NEW YORK : IEEE
2017 IEEE INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE (PROCOMM)
Slattery, DM;Cleary, Y (2017) 2017 IEEE INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE (PROCOMM). NEW YORK : IEEE
European Academic Colloquium on Technical Communication 2016
Karreman, J., Cleary, Y., Closs, S., Drazek, Z. Engberg, J., Ghenghea, V., Meex, B., Minacori, P., Neytchev, A., and Straub, D. (2016) European Academic Colloquium on Technical Communication 2016. :111-124
GlobalLearn 2016
Marcus-Quinn, A. and Cleary, Y. (2016) GlobalLearn 2016.
IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm 2015)
Cleary, Y. and Marcus-Quinn, A. (2015) IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm 2015).
IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm 2015)
Cleary, Y., Flammia, M., Minacori, P., and Slattery, D. M. (2015) IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm 2015). :186-195
European Academic Colloquium on Technical Communication
Cleary, Y. (2014) European Academic Colloquium on Technical Communication .
IEEE Professional Communication Conference (IPCC 2014)
Cleary, Y. (2014) IEEE Professional Communication Conference (IPCC 2014).
European Acacemic Colloquium on Technical Communication
Cleary, Y. (2013) European Acacemic Colloquium on Technical Communication.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE E-LEARNING 2012
Cleary, Y. and Flannery, M. (2012) PROCEEDINGS OF THE IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE E-LEARNING 2012. :497-500
International Professional Communication Conference (IPCC 2010)
Flammia, M., Cleary, Y., and Slattery, D. M. (2010) International Professional Communication Conference (IPCC 2010).
IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (IPCC)
Slattery, D., Cleary, Y., and Flammia, M. (2008) IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (IPCC).
54th Annual Society for Technical Communication (STC) Summit
Flammia, M., Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D. M. (2007) 54th Annual Society for Technical Communication (STC) Summit. :*-*
IEEE International Professional Communication Conference: Engineering the Future of Human Communication
Flammia, M., Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D. M. (2007) IEEE International Professional Communication Conference: Engineering the Future of Human Communication. :*-*
2005 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (IPCC)
Cleary, Y. (2005) 2005 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (IPCC). :689-697
Museums and the Web 2000
Cleary, Y. (2000) Museums and the Web 2000. :153-162
Conference Contributions
Regional Teaching and Learning Conference
Cleary, Y. (2021) Regional Teaching and Learning Conference.
2nd COTEC-ENOTHE Congress
Gowran, R., Jennings, M., Guilfoyle, A., Green, J., and Cleary, Y. (2021) 2nd COTEC-ENOTHE Congress.
7th European Academic Colloquium on Technical Communication
Cleary, Y. (2021) 7th European Academic Colloquium on Technical Communication.
9th International Conference on Technical Communication: Evolutions of the Discipline
Closs, S. and Cleary, Y. (2021) 9th International Conference on Technical Communication: Evolutions of the Discipline.
Translating Europe Forum (TEF) 2020
Cleary, Y. (2020) Translating Europe Forum (TEF) 2020.
International Summit 2020 Communication and Media
Cleary, Y. (2020) International Summit 2020 Communication and Media .
Technical Communication and E-Learning Research Day
Cleary, Y. (2019) Technical Communication and E-Learning Research Day.
DICOEN Conference
Cleary, Y. (2019) DICOEN Conference.
Technical Communication and E-Learning Reserach Day
Cleary, Y. (2019) Technical Communication and E-Learning Reserach Day.
Technical Communication Education in Europe Conference
Yvonne Cleary (2018) Technical Communication Education in Europe Conference.
Global Society of Online Literacy Educators First International Online Conference
Cleary, Y., Rice, R., Zemliansky, P. and St. Amant, K. (2018) Global Society of Online Literacy Educators First International Online Conference.
European Academic Colloquium for Technical Communication
Cleary, Y. (2018) European Academic Colloquium for Technical Communication.
IEEE ProComm 2017
Cleary, Y. (2017) IEEE ProComm 2017.
IEEE ProComm 2017
Cleary, Y. (2017) IEEE ProComm 2017.
Translating Europe: Bridging the Gap between Technical Communication and Translation
Cleary, Y. and Karreman, J. (2017) Translating Europe: Bridging the Gap between Technical Communication and Translation.
CIUTI Forum 2017
Cleary, Y. (2017) CIUTI Forum 2017.
IEEE ProComm 2015
Cleary, Y. (2015) IEEE ProComm 2015.
SIGDOC 2015
Cleary, Y. (2015) SIGDOC 2015.
IEEE ProComm 2015
Cleary, Y. (2015) IEEE ProComm 2015.
National Forum Seminar: Skills for transition to higher education learning environments: focussing on learner independence and self-regulation
Cleary, Y. (2014) National Forum Seminar: Skills for transition to higher education learning environments: focussing on learner independence and self-regulation.
European Academic Colloquium on Technical Communication
Yvonne Cleary (2013) European Academic Colloquium on Technical Communication.
COST Action ISO703 "ERN-LWE" Final Conference
Cleary, Y. (2012) COST Action ISO703 "ERN-LWE" Final Conference.
AISHE-C 2010: Designing & Delivering Curricula for the Future
Cleary, Y. and Flannery, M. (2010) AISHE-C 2010: Designing & Delivering Curricula for the Future.
AISHE International Conference Series (AISHE-C 2009) 'Valuing Complexity: Celebrating Diverse Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education'
Cleary, Y., and Slattery, D.M. (2009) AISHE International Conference Series (AISHE-C 2009) 'Valuing Complexity: Celebrating Diverse Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education'.
IEEE International Professional Communication Conference: Promoting Excellence in Practice and Theory
Davis, M., Cleary, Y., Grady, H., Orr, T., Williams, J. (2009) IEEE International Professional Communication Conference: Promoting Excellence in Practice and Theory.
WIST Tagung 2007
Cleary, Y. (2007) WIST Tagung 2007.
Research on Writing Practices: Consequences for the Teaching of Writing and Learner Outcomes
Cleary, Y. and Diggins, Y. (2007) Research on Writing Practices: Consequences for the Teaching of Writing and Learner Outcomes.
Technology Enhanced Learning Days II
Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D. (2007) Technology Enhanced Learning Days II.
Technology Enhanced Learning Days
Cleary, Y. (2006) Technology Enhanced Learning Days.
European Information Development Conference (EIDC)
Cleary, Y. (2005) European Information Development Conference (EIDC).
Annual Conference of the Council for Programs in Technical, Scientific and Professional Communication (CPTSC)
Cleary, Y.. (2005) Annual Conference of the Council for Programs in Technical, Scientific and Professional Communication (CPTSC).
COMTEC Conference
Cleary, Y. (2003) COMTEC Conference.
Localisation Summer School
Cleary, Y. (2001) Localisation Summer School.
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
UX design and UX writing at the seventh European Academic Colloquium
Straub, D., Cleary, Y., Closs, S., and Meex, B. (2021) UX design and UX writing at the seventh European Academic Colloquium.
IUNTC meeting: What are the qualifications that employers are looking for?
Straub, D. and Cleary, Y. (2021) IUNTC meeting: What are the qualifications that employers are looking for?.
International university network meets for the first time
Cleary, Y. and Straub, D. (2021) International university network meets for the first time.
Training Technical Communication Students to Work with Translators
Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D. M. (2016) Training Technical Communication Students to Work with Translators. Fairfax, VA : Society for Technical Communication :30-33