Professional Writing in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology - Fourth Edition

Robert Goldfarb, Yula C. Serpanos

Details: 393 pages, B&W, Softcover, 8.5" x 11"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-701-0

Publication Date: 01/02/2024

With many more exercises, writing samples, and online resources, Professional Writing in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Fourth Edition is an excellent resource for students of communication sciences and disorders. It is often used as a textbook for courses in professional writing, clinical methods, and professional issues. Throughout the text, the authors use anecdotal material, self-help questions, and humor to illustrate that learning to be a better professional writer does not require drudgery.

The authors cover a spectrum of subjects related to professional writing, including, rules of writing (review of grammar, spelling, punctuation, semantics, and sentence structure), evidence-based writing and citing sources, ethics related to professional writing, writing diagnostic and clinical reports, and writing for professional career advancement.

New to the Fourth Edition

• More exercises throughout the book
• Incorporates APA 7th edition style
• Reorganized for a greater flow of information:Expansion of English mechanics underlying syntax
  • Combined the chapters on Evidence-Based Writing and Ethics of Professional Writing                   
  • Combined the chapters on Referencing Resources and Internet Resources
  • Book now ends with chapter 8 on professional presentations
• Inclusion of the 2023 revised version of the ASHA Code of Ethics
• Additional online resources for instructors and students

Key Features

• Exercises in each chapter
• Numerous samples, including:
  • Institutional Review Board Research Review Form
  • Authorization of Release of Information Form
  • Journal Article Critique
  • Diagnostic Reports and Protocol Worksheets
  • Therapy Goals and Progress Reports
  • Types of Professional Correspondence
  • Presentation Slides
  • Resumes

PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials

For instructors: Answer key to the exercises in the book, grading rubric for the FAUST assignment

For students: Printable version of the chapter exercises in the book, exercises, and sample presentations

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