Can you handle this assignment. write a memo

WRTG 394 students,

In preparation for writing assignment #3, you have identified a problem or need in your

workplace or in your community for which you would like to recommend a solution.

Your next step is to write a proposal memo. The memo is to be read by a decision-maker or

group of decision-makers. This decision-maker or group of decision-makers will approve or turn

down the proposal based on the information in the memo.

For writing assignment #3, you will write the proposal memo. In this proposal memo, you

will seek approval to begin work on this project, which will include an investment of your time

to conduct primary and secondary research.

You goal in writing the memo is to receive formal permission from these decision-makers by

convincing them that, first, there is legitimate problem or need to be addressed and, second, that

there are reasonable recommendations and solutions that make sense for your company or

community organization.

 The introduction of the memo should clearly state that you are proposing to carry out a study. The introduction should also make reference to any previous discussions you have

had about your plans with any individuals named in the memo's header.

 The body of the memo should have the following information:

 the background of the problem or need

 the benefits to the company or community that will accrue by virtue of you doing this study

 how you will conduct the study (methods and procedures; these are especially important if you will doing any internal surveying, interviewing, or data collection)

 the amount of time you will need to invest in doing this work as well as any budget or help you will need

 what you will deliver at the end of the process and when you will deliver it

 your qualifications and experience that will enable you to be successful in this endeavor

 The conclusion should contain the formal request for approval. It should also remind the decision-makers of the benefits that will accrue due to your work.

Assignment Rubric:

Formatting of the memo Excellent Good Fair Needs

improvement Does not pass

The memorandum follows standard conventions for its

header, including the Date, To, From, and Subject lines

10 points

8 points

7 points

6 points

5 points

Audience Excellent Good Fair Needs

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The memo is written to a specific decision-maker 15 points

12 points

10 points

7 points

5 points

Introduction of the memo Excellent Good Fair Needs

improvement Does not pass

The introduction states that the writer is proposing to carry

out a study

3 points

2 points

1.5 points

1 point

0 points

Body of the memo Excellent Good Fair Needs

improvement Does not pass

The memo describes the background of the problem or need 15 points

12 points

10 points

7 points

5 points

The memo describes the benefits to the company or

community

10 points

8 points

7 points

6 points

5 points

The memo indicates how the writer will conduct the study,

including details of primary and secondary research

involved

10 points

8 points

7 points

6 points

5 points

The memo indicates the amount of time that will be needed 5 points

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

The memo indicates any resources (budget, support,

personnel, etc.) needed for successful completion of the

project

5 points

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

The memo provides a date and method of delivery of the

final product: the research-based persuasive report

2 points

1.5 points

1 point

0.5 points

0 points

Conclusion of memo Excellent Good Fair Needs

improvement Does not pass

The conclusion contains a formal request for approval. 5 points

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

The conclusion reminds the decision-makers of the benefits

that will accrue from the work being proposed

5 points

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

Grammar and mechanics Excellent Good Fair Needs

improvement Does not pass

The conventions of Standard Written English, including

usage and punctuation, are maintained throughout the

document

15 points

12 points

10 points

7 points

5 points

Overall Score Excellent

90 or more

Good

80 or more

Fair

70 or more

Needs

Improvemen

t

60 or more

Does not pass

0 or more