English writing

Project 2: Memorandum ENG 3107

Assessment Checklist

Memo contains identification lines (Date, To, From, Subject).

The subject line contains a topic and a focus.

The introduction of the memo serves as a buffer, respectfully and kindly explaining why the memo has been written and what topic the memo is discussing. (Remember: The memo’s purpose is to describe the upcoming Recommendation Report’s problem/challenge and why the problem/challenge is important to address.)

The body of the memo describes the upcoming Recommendation Report’s situation in a fair manner, sharing what needs to be stated, offering insight into why the subject is important to understand. The body of the memo outlines information (researched evidence) to be gathered to support recommendations in the Recommendation Report, anticipates the location/type of research the will be found, and predicts how the researched information might be used/analyzed.

The conclusion--using a respectful, helpful, positive approach--tells when work on the Recommendation Report will commence and when the full Recommendation Report will be submitted; conclusion also invites the memo’s recipient to reach out if further information is needed prior to the Recommendation Report’s submission.

Memo is concise.

Memo is clear.

Single spaced lines are used within each paragraph.

Double spaced lines are used between each paragraph.

Memo recognizes its audience.

Memo contains no grammatical errors or punctuation problems.

Memo meets published assignment requirements for length and layout: • 2-pages • 12-point Times New Roman font • 1st or 3rd person point of view • Highlighting techniques