Parts of a Memo
Standard memos are divided into segments to organize the information and to help achieve the writer's purpose.
Heading Segment
The heading segment follows this general format:
TO: (readers' names and job titles)
FROM: (your name and job title)
DATE: (complete and current date)
SUBJECT: (what the memo is about, highlighted in some way)
Make sure you address the reader by his or her correct name and job title. You might call the
company president "Maxi" on the golf course or in an informal note, but "Rita Maxwell,
President" would be more appropriate for a formal memo. Be specific and concise in your
subject line. For example, "Clothes" as a subject line could mean anything from a dress code
update to a production issue. Instead use something like, "Fall Clothes Line Promotion."
Opening Segment
The purpose of a memo is usually found in the opening paragraph and includes: the purpose of
the memo, the context and problem, and the specific assignment or task. Before indulging the
reader with details and the context, give the reader a brief overview of what the memo will be
about. Choosing how specific your introduction will be depends on your memo plan style. The
more direct the memo plan, the more explicit the introduction should be. Including the purpose
of the memo will help clarify the reason the audience should read this document. The
introduction should be brief, and should be approximately the length of a short paragraph.
Context
The context is the event, circumstance, or background of the problem you are solving. You may
use a paragraph or a few sentences to establish the background and state the problem. Oftentimes
it is sufficient to use the opening of a sentence to completely explain the context, such as,
"Through market research and analysis..."
Include only what your reader needs, but be sure it is clear.
Task Segment
One essential portion of a memo is the task statement where you should describe what you are
doing to help solve the problem. If the action was requested, your task may be indicated by a
sentence opening like,
Parts of a MemoStandard memos are divided into segments to organize the information and to help achieve the writer's purpose.Heading SegmentThe heading segment follows this general format:TO: (readers' names and job titles)FROM: (your name and job title)DATE: (complete and current date)SUBJECT: (what the memo is about, highlighted in some way)Make sure you address the reader by his or her correct name and job title. You might call the company president "Maxi" on the golf course or in an informal note, but "Rita Maxwell, President" would be more appropriate for a formal memo. Be specific and concise in your subject line. For example, "Clothes" as a subject line could mean anything from a dress code update to a production issue. Instead use something like, "Fall Clothes Line Promotion."Opening SegmentThe purpose of a memo is usually found in the opening paragraph and includes: the purpose of the memo, the context and problem, and the specific assignment or task. Before indulging the reader with details and the context, give the reader a brief overview of what the memo will be about. Choosing how specific your introduction will be depends on your memo plan style. The more direct the memo plan, the more explicit the introduction should be. Including the purpose of the memo will help clarify the reason the audience should read this document. The introduction should be brief, and should be approximately the length of a short paragraph.ContextThe context is the event, circumstance, or background of the problem you are solving. You may use a paragraph or a few sentences to establish the background and state the problem. Oftentimes it is sufficient to use the opening of a sentence to completely explain the context, such as,"Through market research and analysis..."Include only what your reader needs, but be sure it is clear.Task SegmentOne essential portion of a memo is the task statement where you should describe what you are doing to help solve the problem. If the action was requested, your task may be indicated by a sentence opening like,
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