The Memo

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The Memo

• So exciting
• (At least its short)

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What is a Memo?

• A memo could be
• A note to self to help you remember something
• A standard format for giving information from a
  boss to a group of people in a company

• Purpose of a Memo
• To solve a problem
• To give new information
• To persuade the reader to do something
• To change a procedure

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Parts of a Memo

• Heading
• TO (Readers name and job title)
• FROM (Your name and job title)
• DATE
• SUBJECT (A few words that tell what the memo
  is about. Sometimes the words subject is
  replaced by the letters RE, which is short for
  reason.)

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Parts of a Memo

• Opening statement
• One or two sentences that give an overview
  purpose for the memo
• This is very similar to a thesis statement
• This helps set the tone for the rest of the memo
  informative, angry, scolding, congratulatory,
  etc.

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Parts of a Memo

• Body Paragraph(s)
• This is where you give all of your supporting
  material, offer your explanations, and/or make
  requests
• Only make it as long as necessary dont babble
  on like in a letter
• Conclusion
• Thank you for your understanding etc.

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Few More Memo Tidbits

• All of the parts should be lined up against the
  left hand side of your paper
• Always type memos
• Put one space between each part
• No need to sign or write your name at the bottom
  of the memo since it is already in the heading

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Check the Website for the Example Handout