This book is designed to engage readers in active and critical analysis of the processes and strategies they use to write, read, listen, speak, and think about their chosen discipline. The book is designed for readers who recognize that writing is an essential tool for learning disciplinary content and for developing professional expertise. The authors have brought together not just current approaches to writing and the writing process, but useful additional tools that help readers become better readers, listeners, and speakers. For all professionals wishing to improve upon their communication skills.