Writing Memo, Email/Business Outline
Objective
Based on classroom discussions and readings from the online text Business Communication, students will compose a memo using the proper business format, tone, sense of purpose, and context.
Instructions for Business Memo: Due now The outline only
Students will create a memo that includes a business outline which details information about a business topic, Substitute teachers.. The outline is preparation for a report that will ultimately be submitted to the department manager. Information used for the outline and subsequent report can be taken from real life experience or through research of a business topic.
- The outline should have an Abstract/Executive Summary that provides the highlights of the report and an Introduction, with at least one or two paragraphs summarizing the conference, workshop, meeting that was attended, or research, and the date(s) of attendance, etc. (fake)
- The remainder of the outline should incorporate sections that focus on the main points of the topic. The sub-points for each section should provide more detail to support the section header (main points). Each section should be written using complete sentences, appropriate, grammar, punctuation, and word usage.(unique_solution)
- The outline should have a conclusion that incorporates any recommendations, analyses, or perceptions about the business topic.
- Cite all information that was obtained through sources/references AND include a Reference or Source page.
The Memo must be single spaced, left justified, Times New Roman, and 12 point font.
Instructions for Business Email
The cover email should provide a greeting to recipients, describe who you are and your role in the initiative, and provide a brief summary about the attached memo/business outline.
Students must write a minimum of one paragraph. When writing the email, brevity is important; however, sufficient detail is needed to alert all readers to the nature of the memo.
Include a signature line that includes both name and title.