One original four- to five-page research paper is required to assess each student’s written communication skills. The paper must be based on a business communication topic, with an example from the student’s own experience. At least three secondary sources are required, with a total of six sources required, following APA or similar guidelines. Grading will be based on scope of the material, use of design elements, proper use of grammar and spelling, and how students apply the three-step writing process and the three parts of a report and the three parts of a message.