Memo 2

Your task is to create a Justification/Recommendation Report proposing a positive change you want to make in an

organization in which you operate (military, business, civic, church, family unit, club, etc.).

Topics: (choose ONE):

 new computer system or software upgrade,

 new policy or procedure,

 employee/member moral or team building initiatives,

 other change that needs to be implemented within your organization, or

 be creative!

Guidelines:

 See the sample Justification/Recommendation Report, Figure 12.14 on pp. 443-444 in the textbook.

o Note: The textbook example uses MLA writing style, be sure to use APA style. You can access the CSU

Citation Guide created by the Success Center to help you with APA style.

 You may use direct or indirect strategy (see textbook pp. 441-442). Consider your audience’s likely reaction to

your ideas to help you choose and make a more impactful report.

Format:

 Use memo style format with date, to, from, and subject.

 Include headings for each of your sections (examples below):

o Significance of Problem: explain the issue/problem you want to change.

o Alternatives/Solutions 1, 2, and 3: this section should include three recommendations describing benefits

(pros), disadvantages (cons), and any costs associated with your solutions. This could be a strategic place to

include paraphrased or quoted content from a source to support your viewpoint or to show costs.

o Conclusions and Recommendations: summarize your ideas and end with your specific recommendation.

o Reference(s): a minimum one (1) reputable source must be cited and referenced in APA style to support your

ideas. Sources such as the CSU Online Library, credible websites, or the textbook are acceptable. There

should be at least one corresponding citation(s) showing paraphrased or quoted content used from each

listed source(s).

 The paper should be a minimum of one page in length. A title page is not required since you are using a memo

style format for this assignment. A reference page is needed and is not included in the page count.

CSU Online Library articles can be accessed by following these three steps: In the student portal, select the CSU Online

Library link in the menu on the left side of the page; select a database; search for article by key words. 

Attached is sample justification memo as referred to in question " pages 443-444 in my text book) and  work I turned in but received poor grade for being formatted incorrectly don't have to  use this paper but must adhere to the assignment correctly. "MUSt BE IN MEMO STYLE A PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT.. Please note sample justification is in MLA format need in APA format

rewritten once again and tutor was unable to follow the guidelines please do not ask to do this question if you cannnot adhere to the memo style format

additional notes from my professor :

Format: 

 Use memo style format with date, to, from, and subject. 

 Include headings for each of your sections (examples below): 

o Significance of Problem: explain the issue/problem you want to change. 

o Alternatives/Solutions 1, 2, and 3: this section should include three recommendations describing benefits (pros), disadvantages (cons), and any costs associated with your solutions. This could be a strategic place to include paraphrased or quoted content from a source to support your viewpoint or to show costs. 

o Conclusions and Recommendations: summarize your ideas and end with your specific recommendation. 

o Reference(s): a minimum one (1) reputable source must be cited and referenced in APA style to support your ideas. Sources such as the CSU Online Library, credible websites, or the textbook are acceptable. There should be at least one corresponding citation(s) showing paraphrased or quoted content used from each listed source(s).