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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

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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 7 th edition style
• 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
• Additional online resources for instructors and students

Key Features

• Exercises in each chapter
• 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

PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials

For instructors: Answer key, FAUST assignment grading rubric For students: Printable forms/documents, Exercises/activities, Sample presentations

Introduction

Chapter 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

Chapter 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) Exercises References

Chapter 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 References Appendix 3–A. Sample Institutional Review Board Research Review Form

Chapter 4. Referencing Resources History of the Library Collections

Books Scholarly Journals Audiovisual Materials Microforms

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

Chapter 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

Referral Information Background Information Assessment Information

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 Assessment Information Clinical Impressions Recommendations

Diagnostic Protocol Worksheet — Audiology

History Assessment Information

Sample of Diagnostic Report Writing in Audiology

Audiologic Evaluation Report – Original Audiology Evaluation Report – Edited

Chapter 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

Chapter 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 References 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

Chapter 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 Professional Presentations

I. The Poster Presentation II. The Platform Presentation III. The Short Course

Robert Goldfarb

Robert Goldfarb, PhD, Fellow, ASHA, is Emeritus Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Adelphi University and Emeritus Professor of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at Lehman College and The Graduate Center, CUNY. He was a Fulbright Specialist in Applied Linguistics/TEFL in Bogotá, Colombia. He has published in the areas of adult aphasia, the language of dementia, and the language of schizophrenia, and is also co-author of two tests: The Stocker Probe for Fluency and Language (1995) and Time-Altered Word Association Tests (TAWAT, 2013). He authored, co-authored, and edited ten books, and is the recipient of academic and clinical awards as well as highest honors from New York City and New York State professional associations. View his TEDx talk, An Aphasiologist Has a Stroke, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLhXxBC9xYk

Yula C. Serpanos

Yula C. Serpanos, PhD, is a Professor of Audiology in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Adelphi University and the Long Island Doctor of Audiology Consortium. She has many years of clinical experience and university teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Dr. Serpanos is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and received the 2019 Honors of the Association award from the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Dr. Serpanos has published in the areas of loudness perception, noise induced hearing loss, and audiologic screening.

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Professional Writing in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Fourth Edition

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. Template for a journal article critique 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 7 th edition style
• 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
• Additional online resources for instructors and students

Key Features

• Exercises in each chapter
• 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

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

• ISBN-10 1635507014
• ISBN-13 978-1635507010
• Edition Fourth Edition
• Publisher Plural Publishing Inc.
• Publication date December 8, 2023
• Language English
• Dimensions 8.5 x 1 x 10.75 inches
• Print length 393 pages
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About the author.

Robert Goldfarb, PhD, Fellow, ASHA, is Emeritus Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Adelphi University and Emeritus Professor of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at Lehman College and The Graduate Center, CUNY. He was a Fulbright Specialist in Applied Linguistics/TEFL in Bogotá, Colombia. He has published in the areas of adult aphasia, the language of dementia, and the language of schizophrenia, and is also co-author of two tests: The Stocker Probe for Fluency and Language (1995) and Time-Altered Word Association Tests (TAWAT, 2013). He authored, co-authored, and edited ten books, and is the recipient of academic and clinical awards as well as highest honors from New York City and New York State professional associations. View his TEDx talk, An Aphasiologist Has a Stroke, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLhXxBC9xYk

Yula C. Serpanos, PhD, is a Professor of Audiology in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Adelphi University and the Long Island Doctor of Audiology Consortium. She has many years of clinical experience and university teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Dr. Serpanos is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and received the 2019 Honors of the Association award from the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Dr. Serpanos has published in the areas of loudness perception, noise induced hearing loss, and audiologic screening.

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plural Publishing Inc.; Fourth Edition (December 8, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 393 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635507014
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1635507010
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 10.75 inches
• #305 in Audiology & Speech Pathology (Books)

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