Concept Taxonomy

Taxonomy categories for Mastering Technical Communication learning graph concepts.

Category Name	TaxonomyID	Description
Foundation Concepts	FOUND	Core communication theory, models, and fundamental principles
Clarity Frameworks	CLAR	Techniques for achieving clarity: Feynman Technique, plain language, cognitive load
Structure Frameworks	STRC	Organizational frameworks: Minto's Pyramid, MECE, logical structure
Brevity and Conciseness	BREV	Concise communication: 3MT, Smart Brevity, Dilution Effect, editing
Audience Analysis	AUDN	Understanding and adapting to audiences: segmentation, adaptation, accessibility
Data Visualization	DVIS	Visual communication of data: Tufte's principles, chart types, design
Presentation Design	PDES	Slide design, visual hierarchy, deck structure, templates
Presentation Delivery	PDEL	Speaking skills, stage presence, audience engagement, Q&A
Storytelling and Narrative	STOR	Narrative techniques: Klein's model, case studies, data storytelling
Persuasion and Influence	PERS	Persuasion frameworks: Duhigg, ethos-pathos-logos, trust building
Technical Writing	TWRT	Written communication: proposals, reports, documentation, style
AI and Communication	AICM	AI tools for communication: LLMs, writing assistants, workflows
Feedback and Improvement	FDBK	Assessment, peer review, iterative improvement, deliberate practice
Professional Application	PROF	Career skills: interviews, leadership, teams, remote communication
Capstone and Integration	CAPS	Integrative projects combining multiple frameworks and skills