communication memo assignment

COM 270 Business Communication (Winter 2015)

Memo Assignment (15pts)

The purpose of this assignment is to practice and refine your business writing skills in memo format.

Directions:

1. Choose an existing company/firm where you have either worked previously or would like to work in the future

2. Construct your memo based on the following scenario: You are writing to persuade a supervisor to appoint you as the leader of an upcoming project.

3. This memo assignment requires some creative input from you. For instance, what is the project? What are the core goals of the project? Why are you best suited for the task? Remember that while this is a brief document, the reader is expecting concrete, well organized evidence.

4. Use the memo format and writing guidelines we discussed in class. You can review the guidelines in your textbook (pages 133-141). Especially use the sample memos to guide the format, content, tone, and organization of your memo.

5. Your memo should be between 250-350 words, not including the heading. 6. All memos must be typed. Handwritten memos will not be accepted. 7. Submit your memo to the instructor electronically ([email protected]) before class on January

27th, 2015 and also bring a hardcopy of your memo to class on January 27th, 2015.

Grading Criteria

• Correct memo format: 3 points • Memo submitted on time electronically and in hardcopy: 2 points • Memo content and organization: 10 points