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. Distinguish between the 11 types of qualitative data analysis.
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.