A Coursebook on Scientific and Professional Writing for Speech-Language Pathology

A Coursebook on Scientific and Professional Writing for Speech-Language Pathology, Seventh Edition is a unique, hands-on resource designed to help speech-language pathology students develop the academic and clinical writing skills essential to success in the field. Ideal for undergraduate and graduate coursework, clinical practica, and research training, this practical text combines clear instruction with extensive guided practice in grammar, composition, scientific style, evidence-based writing, and professional documentation.

Organized into two sections, the text addresses both scientific writing and professional/clinical writing. The scientific writing section uses the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), while the professional writing section focuses on the documentation and reporting skills required in clinical and educational settings.

A hallmark of the Coursebook is its highly practical, student-friendly design. Students “learn by doing” through a side-by-side format that pairs model examples with structured opportunities to revise, edit, and compose their own writing, helping them build confidence and competence through guided practice.

New to the Seventh Edition

The book has been streamlined and updated to improve accessibility while maintaining the comprehensive coverage instructors and students rely upon. The clinical writing practice exercises have been moved to the companion website, allowing students to complete them electronically and easily submit them to their instructor. 

Updates to the Scientific Writing section include:

• Addition of new exemplars and practice exercises
• Revised and expanded coverage of:
  • Proper citation of electronic sources
  • Online submission of journal manuscripts and conference proposals
  • Reviewing and revising copyedited manuscripts and page proofs
  • Evaluating web-based source information for reliability, validity, and appropriate scholarly use

Updates to the Professional Writing section include:

• Revised clinical report samples that reflect current professional practices and client-centered documentation
• New SOAP progress report examples and trial-by-trial treatment data recording sheets
• Updated public school documentation, including eligibility reports, IEPs, SOAP notes, and rubric-based intervention tracking forms

PluralPlus Online Ancillaries

For Students: Downloadable practice exercises for writing diagnostic reports, treatment plans, and progress reports for speech sound disorders, child language disorders, stuttering, and voice disorders.