This course provides an introduction to various methods and styles of scientific writing and communication essential to the clinical doctorate in physical therapy. Weekly sessions emphasize principles of scientific writing, as applied to different forms of scientific communication to further develop each student’s eclectic abilities. Topics include basic guidelines for writing in the sciences, strategies for getting started, parts of a research article, review paper/integrated paper, specific aims page, and developing an presentation using PowerPoint. Writing assignments provide an opportunity for students to apply writing principles and learn how to edit, proofread and revise their own work.