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Writing Business Memos

Memo Info

Writing Business Memos

Writing Business Memos

Design

Highlight dates and actions
Use numbered or bulleted offset lists
extra line space between paragraphs
Left aligned
Short paragraphs
Letterhead or Memo form may be used
typically 1-2 pages

Subject

Perrsonal
keep readers to a minimum
Sensitive
consider alternatives

Surface mail

Phone

Face-to-face

Purpose

Persuasive
Action-generating
Informative
Problem-solving

Audience

Clear and specific statement of  memo content
Identify the need-to-know individuals/groups

Structure

Attachments
Action
Conclusion
Content
Introducdtion

Heading

Subject:
Clear and specific statement of  memo content
Date:
Full date when written
From:
Your job title
Your name
To:
Reader's job title
Reader's full name