Memorandum Flashcards
Memo
to provide or request information from people within
your organization.
Structure of memo
To : names of the receiver
From: your name and title
Date: complete and ccurate date
Subject: specific description
Introduction:purpose
Body: addresses information
Conclusion: summary and recommendation
Tips
• Your memos should be succinct, formal, clear, interesting and easy to read
• It should be logically organised, accurate, well-researched and informative
• Avoid using technical jargon and abbreviations that the recipient may not understand
• Avoid the use of slang, colloquialisms and contractions
• Use action verbs and an active voice to convey your confidence
• Highlight important points and reduce unnecessary wordiness with headings, sub-
headings, bullet points and numbered lists
• Check for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation