Statistics education is often restricted to teaching the mathematical equations and theories that form the foundation of statistical analysis.It can be argued, however, that the interpretation of the analysis and the communication of the results are equally important.The interdisciplinary role of statisticians requires us to examine real-life problems critically and communicate analytical results to nonstatisticians in a clear and concise manner.This article discusses the importance of including writing assignments as a routine part of statistics courses and presents benefits of the increased use of writing.