A coursebook on scientific and professional writing for speech-language pathology /
Scientific and professional writing for speech-language pathology
M. N. Hegde, PhD, California State University-Fresno.
- Fifth edition.
- xviii, 456 pages ; 28 cm
This edition is based on the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2010).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface to the Fifth Edition. About the Author. Part A. Foundations of Scientific and Professional Writing: A.1. Basic Rules of Usage; A.2. Basic Rules of Composition; A.3. Commonly Misused Words and Phrases. Part B. Scientific Writing: B.1. Introduction to Scientific Writing; B.2. Writing Without Bias; B.3. Format of Scientific Writing; B.4. Selected Matters of Scientific Style; B.5. Writing Sections of Research Papers and Proposals; B.6. Electronic Manuscript Preparation, Editing, and Proofreading.Part C. Professional Writing: C.1. Introduction to Professional Writing; C.2. Formats of Diagnostic Reports; C.3. Sample Diagnostic Reports; C.4. Practice in Diagnostic Report Writing; C.5. Comprehensive Treatment Plans; C.6. Brief Treatment Plans; C.7. Individualized Educational Programs; C.8. Practice in Writing Treatment Plans; C.9. Progress Reports;C.10. Practice in Writing Progress Reports. Selected References. Glossary. Index.