Writing a Memo (1)

Objectives: Students will be able to

• identify the structure and requirements of memo.
• identify different types and purposes of memos.
• analyze a sample memo in terms of its purpose, intended audience, content, and format.   

I. Prompt and article for Assignment # 2 here
    The rubric here

II. Writing a Memo
 video on how to write a memo

Here are some tips when writing memoranda:

• Write short but specific subject lines that accurately describe the content of the memo. For example, "Tips to Use the New E-mail System" is better subject line than the too vague, "Recommendations" or "E-mail System."
•  It is desirable to break information into smaller rather than larger paragraphs; aim for paragraphs 3-6 sentences long.   
• More sample memos 

III. Types of Memos 
handout

IV. Parts of a Memo
handout

Sources
This class is an adaptation of Young-Kyung Min and Jin Kim's lesson plan Memo 1 ESL 505 TA Resources. 
UpWrite Press (2009, March 9). The Key Forms of Business Writing: Basic Memo [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Zyn9y_MDs
Sample Memos, types of memo, parts of memo were adapted from ESL 505 TA Resources Archives