Writing Skills For Physical Therapy
Our writing skills programs help you write your class papers and thesis, write and publish articles, secure funding or apply for jobs. We offer books, online resources, workshops and appointments with a writing specialist to help you organize your thoughts and put them down on paper in clear and engaging language.
Brush Up on The Principles of Good Academic or Scientific Writing
- Our library and writing resources are good places to start reviewing the basics of good English or academic writing.
- You might also benefit from an appointment with the OCPD Writing Specialist who can help you at various stages of a writing project with anything from outlines to paragraph structure and word choice.
- The OCPD also organizes workshops where participants can hone their writing skills through hands-on writing and peer-editing exercises.
Learn How to Get a Research Article Published
Publishing research articles requires a good understanding of the journals’ requirements, the review process and the etiquette of interacting with editors.
- To familiarize you with these vital but often overlooked aspects of publishing, OCPD organizes panel discussions on the review process, classes on the ethics of publishing and meetings with journal editors.
Learn About Grant Writing And Funding Institutions
- To help you organize a research proposal, understand the grant review process and identify the right award for your needs and qualifications, the OCPD organizes a yearly workshop on the NIH granting process and lunchtime presentations on other funding sources.
- Private consultations with the Writing Specialist are also available to discuss various points of writing and explore funding avenues.
Resumes, CVs & Cover Letters
- The OCPD staff can help you format your resume or CV and write an appropriate cover letter.
- For more information, please visit the PT Job Search section.