After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
1 Identify three methods of communication among scientists.
2 Describe three elements of communication.
3 Apply APA writing style and language guidelines for writing a manuscript.
4 Apply APA formatting requirements for writing a manuscript.
5 Apply APA guidelines for writing and organizing a literature review article.
6 Delineate how results are reported for a qualitative versus a quantitative research design.
7 State APA guidelines for identifying the authorship of published scientific work.
8 Identify guidelines for effectively presenting a poster.
9 Identify guidelines for effectively giving a professional talk.