Category Archives: Writing for publication
Sandwell speech and language therapy on show
A new article, freely available on the speechmag website, aims to inspire speech and language therapy departments to consider taking part in trade exhibitions as exhibitors rather than visitors. In 'Sandwell on show', Jane Oates and Diana McQueen of Sandwell PCT … Continue reading
Pride & Prejudice and the essentials of editing
I had a very enjoyable trip to the theatre last night to see Theatre Royal Bath's version of Pride & Prejudice. There was clever use of minimal props, and the text was by and large Jane Austen's words. I know … Continue reading
Video on writing for publication from the British Medical Journal
I was interested to watch this video about writing for the British Medical Journal. Although it focuses on the BMJ's preference for the randomised controlled trial, it includes a lot of useful and sensible advice for anyone in the healthcare field who wonders … Continue reading
Speechmag blog is Speechwoman’s ‘Site of the Month’
What a great start to my day – an e-mail from Caroline Bowen telling me that the speechmag blog has been awarded the Speechwoman 'Site of the Month' award for January 2010! Along with speechmag, Caroline's renowned website is one … Continue reading
Editor apologies for using wrong version of Pulse / Frontline advert
Much as I enjoy editing Speech & Language Therapy in Practice and seeing a new issue come out, there is always a horrible moment as I wait to find out what mistakes have made their way into print. A painstaking … Continue reading
Online communication community
I recently heard about an ambitious online venture called icommunicate.This global online community provides free information and resources around communication skills, written by speech and language therapists / pathologists. As well as sharing within the profession, the site aims to help clients, parents, teachers and … Continue reading
Writing for publication
As Hislop, Murray & Newton (2008, p.156) say, there is a "growing expectation that health care professionals will disseminate information, experience and findings in order to improve practice and patient care, and as part of their continuing professional development." Yet … Continue reading
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