FORMAT

Memorandum

Please start your study of memorandum by studying the format of these: plain letter format, letterhead format, and second page format. Examples of these formats are arranged below in a slide show, so you can scroll through them. While many different variations on these basic formats exist, we are not studying correspondence. Keep things simple. Just follow these formats for class assignments and focus on your writing.

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For Discussion

Usually your first format question is whether to use a memo or letter to transmit your work. The default rule is to use a memo for internal audiences and letter for external audiences. Before you settle on the default rule, think about what your first rule should be.
For the answer, swipe your cursor over the white space, below.
1. The one who signs your pay check has the final word on what format is correct.
                     2. Most organizations have style guides that will let you know what is correct.
                      3. Ask around the office and look at examples to learn standard office practices.
Copyright 2012
Ida L. Rodgers, See terms on Course Style Guide Home page.

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