Professional writing in speech-language pathology and audiology / Robert Goldfarb and Yula C. Serpanos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goldfarb, Robert (Robert M.), author.

Serpanos, Yula C., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Speech therapy--Authorship.

Speech therapy.

Audiology--Authorship.

Audiology.

Medical writing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (417 pages)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, CA : Plural Publishing, Inc., [2025]

Summary:

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: 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 Expansion of English mechanics underlying syntax Inclusion of the 2023 revised version of the ASHA Code of Ethics 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

Contents:

Intro

Introduction

1 Getting Started

Beginnings of Speech-Language Pathology

Beginnings of Audiology

About the Deaf Community and Hearing Impairment

Current Issues

English Mechanics

Parts of Speech

Grammatical Morphemes

Phrase Structure Rules

Exercises

References

2 Writing Rules

Errors in Form

Writing Form (Punctuation, Spelling, Grammatical Morphemes)

Punctuation

Spelling

Grammatical Morphemes and Common Confusions

Writing Content and Composition (Semantics, Sentence Structure)

3 Professional Writing

Part I. Evidence-Based Writing

Writing a Professional Paper/Journal Article

A. Title

B. Abstract

C. Introduction

D. Methods

E. Results

F. Discussion and Conclusion

G. References

Template for a Journal Article Critique

In-Class Assignment

Part II. Ethics of professional Writing

The ASHA Code of Ethics

Principle of Ethics I

Principle of Ethics II

Principle of Ethics III

Principle of Ethics IV

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

Research With Human Participants

The Belmont Report

Human Participants Research Protection Training

Conclusion

Exercises of Part I. Evidence-Based Writing

Exercises of Part II. Ethics of Professional Writing

Appendix 3-A. Sample Institutional Review Board Research Review Form

4 Referencing Resources

History of the Library

Collections

Books

Scholarly Journals

Audiovisual Materials

Microforms

Services

The Organization of Information: Catalogs and Databases

Conducting a Search

Interlibrary Loans/Reciprocal Library Privileges

Reference Services

Reserve Items

Course Packs

The Internet

Internet Glossary: An Exercise in Futility

Uses and Abuses.

Evaluating Internet Sources for Professional Writing

Which Internet Resources Should We Use (And Which Should We Avoid)?

Final Note

Copyright Material

Plagiarism

Citing and Reporting References

Writing References in APA Style: Review of Selected APA-Style (2020) Reference List and In-Text Citation Formats

5 The Diagnostic Report

Diagnostic Labeling

Threats to Accurate Diagnosis

Rules for Diagnosis

Rule 1

Rule 2

Rule 3

Rule 4

Rule 5

Writing the Diagnostic Report

The Logic of Report Writing

The Diagnostic Report Format

Guidelines for Writing Diagnostic Reports in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Writing Aspects

Format

Sections of the Diagnostic Report

Report Drafts

Writing the History

Diagnostic Report Format - Speech and Language

Referral Information

Background Information

Assessment Information

Clinical Impressions

Recommendations

Diagnostic Protocol Worksheet - Speech and Language

Sample of Diagnostic Report Writing in Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Evaluation Report - Original

Speech-Language Evaluation Report - Revised Version

Diagnostic Report Format - Audiology

History

Diagnostic Protocol Worksheet - Audiology

Sample of Diagnostic Report Writing in Audiology

Audiologic Evaluation Report - Original

Audiology Evaluation Report - Edited

6 Clinical Goals, Reports, and Referrals

Informed Consent and Permission

Justification

Informed Consent Form

Permission Form

Writing Clinical Observations

Writing Goals for Therapy

Types of Professional Reports.

I. Treatment (Therapy Session) Format Plan in Speech-Language Pathology

II. Progress Report

Guidelines for Writing Progress Reports in Speech-Language Pathology

Progress Report: Writing Style Worksheet

Edited Progress Report in Speech-Language Pathology

III. Audiogram Form Report

IV. Medical Chart Logs/Reports

Professional Correspondence

Professional Referrals/Sending Reports

Sample Authorization of Release of Information Form

Correspondence Via Electronic Media

Letters to Professionals

Cover Letters for Professional Reports

Letters as Reports

7 Writing for Professional Advancement

Writing for Professional Advancement

I. Resumes

Do's

Don'ts

Letterhead

Education

Certifications/Licenses

Professional Experience

Awards/Honors

Publications

Professional Presentations

Research

Professional Affiliations/Activities

Skills

Sample Student Resume Format

II. Cover Letters for Resumes

Resume Cover Letter Format

Sample Resume Cover Letter

III. Portfolios

Sample Portfolio Checklist of Clinical Work in Audiology

Sample Portfolio Checklist of Clinical Work in Speech-Language Pathology

IV. Professional Correspondence Via Electronic Media

Sections of Formal Correspondence

Sample Email Correspondence

Multiple-Choice Tests

The Stem

The Options

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Praxis Examinations in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

8 Writing for Professional Presentations

Oral Presentations

Preparing the Presentation

Developing the Presentation

Outlining the Presentation

Delivering the Oral Presentation

Computer-Generated Slide Presentations

Creating Computer-Generated Slide Presentations

Factors in Effective Presentation Delivery.

Tips for Delivering the Presentation

Sample Computer-Generated Slide Presentation

I. The Poster Presentation

II. The Platform Presentation

III. The Short Course

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Goldfarb, Robert Professional Writing in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

ISBN:

1-63550-460-0

9781635504606

9781635507010

OCLC:

1415894454