This workbook is the first in a series of three that has been integrated into the chemistry curriculum for majors at the University of Vermont. The workbook consists of exercises designed to provide undergraduate students with foundation skills in the use of professional literature and a familiarity with the printed "Chemical Abstracts." Each exercise consists of discussion material and instructions and a fill-in worksheet. Exercise topics focus on: (1) the nature of "Chemical Abstracts" (CA); (2) CA Author and Patent Indexes; (3) CA General Subjects Index; (4) CA Chemical Substances Index; (5) chemical substance names in the Index Guide; (6) chemical substance names and the Formula Index; and (7) chemical substance names and the Index of Ring Systems. A 6-item student evaluation sheet is included. (JN)