Students write a 2000-word source-based report on a topic that combines their major field of study with a particular theme. They are taught the APA style of documentation and advanced Internet and Library research skills. Instruction includes audience analysis, narrowing and focusing a report topic, quotation, document design, summarizing, writing informative and descriptive abstracts, and progress reports. Academic integrity receives particular emphasis. In the second half of the course, students are introduced to the world of work starting with the job hunt (job applications, cover letters, résumés, interviews) and leading to the most important aspects of business correspondence (letter formats, style, tone) and to four important business letters (inquiry, special request, complaint and adjustment). Instruction is given on advanced presentation skills for public speaking in both academic and professional environments.