Technical Writing 4

Comments:

ENGL216 Week 4 Homework

Memo Report

Points possible

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Additional Comments

Document Design: Report is designed using correct memo structure. Appropriate margins and font types are used. Headings and lists are used as appropriate.

5

Format and Organization: The correct ABC structure, as detailed in the textbook, is used for this type of message.

10

Content: All necessary information is included. The “You” attitude is stressed. The 3Cs strategy is used.

20

Writing Style: Active voice is primarily used. Extra words are eliminated. Clichés, technical jargon, acronyms, and gender-biased language are avoided.

The tone is appropriate for the audience and the purpose.

Sentences are complete, clear, concise, well constructed, and varied.

10

Writing Mechanics: Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed.

5

Total

50

Points Earned /50