Professional Communication helps meet the challenges of today's digital world, where communication is more important than ever. The basics of writing, speaking, listening, and reading are carefully interwoven into each chapter, enabling the application of English/language arts skills in context. Contemporary topics, such as technical writing and writing for social media, integrate the writing process and digital techniques to develop expertise that is needed for the workplace. Portfolio Development activities provide an opportunity to create a personal portfolio to use when applying for college, a community service position, or a job.