1.    Find article in the business press or general news about a recent incident involving a company (for example, a merger or acquisition, a scandal or crisis, or the launching of a new product). What kind of communication challenges might this event pose for the company, both internally and externally? What kinds of messages would probably need to be written, and to whom? 

2.    Interview a working professional about his or her writing process. In addition to asking about general strategies for different kind of writings, also how he or she tracked a particularly difficult writing situation. Write up the results of your findings briefly.

3.    Locate six examples of video and audio clips you might use in a business document. Describe the examples along with a brief explanation of a good use in a business document.

4.    Look through current newspapers, magazines, the web and so on, and get the best available information on the job outlook for this year’s college graduates. You should show variations by geographic areas, degree, and schools. Present your findings in a well-organized and illustrated report.