A memo is a brief document that is utilized to communicate policies, procedures, reports, or any additional business within an organization.

Requirements for a Memo:

• Heading
  • To: The name of the person(or people) who will be reading this document and their job title
  • From: The name of the individual writing the memo and their job title
  • Date: The current date
  • Subject: A small description as to what the memo is about
• Purpose
  • The reasoning behind writing the memo
• Problem and Context
  • Addresses the situation one wishes to solve, along with background information on the problem
• Discussion and Solution
  • Provides a brief explanation as to how one intends to solve this issue
  • Utilizes research or facts to strengthen the memo
• Conclusion
  • Includes information as to what one intends the reader to do with the information they’ve been provided with

Revised Version of Memo: Memo – Revised Version