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Good evening everyone, Today allow me the opportunity to answer the question above.

A) Difference between email and memo.


Before explaining between memo and emails, I will first define both.
1) Memo
A memo (or memorandum, meaning “reminder”) is normally used for
communicating policies, procedures, or related official business within an
organization. It is often written from a one-to-all perspective (like mass
communication), broadcasting a message to an audience, rather than a one-on-one,
interpersonal communication. Key elements of a memo include:
 Date
 Subject line
 Thesis statement
 Introductory paragraph
 Body paragraphs
 Conclusion
2) Email
Electronic mail, widely known as “email,” is by volume the most popular written
communication channel in the history of human civilization. With emails being so
cheap and easy to send on desktop and laptop computers, as well as on mobile
phones and tablets. Most are for business purposes because email is such a
flexible channel ideal for anything from short, routine information shares,
requests, and responses the length of a text, to important formal messages
delivering the content that letters and memo used to handle. Key elements of an
email include:
 Subject line
 Recipient
 Message
 Content
 Signature
 Attachments
Here are some of the key similarities and differences between emails and memo:
A) Components
Emails often include carbon copy (cc) and blind carbon copy (bcc)
components. This is helpful for professionals who want to add recipients
to an email without adding their information to the received message
header. Memo typically excludes cc and bcc components. This is often
due to the memo's formal nature and affects all individuals included in
the distribution list.
B) Nature of writing
Emails often start with a friendly greeting and end with a warm
salutation. Sometimes, senders also convey information through multiple
emails as they gather more data, ask more questions, and develop their
inquiries. Memo frequently has more formal writing with stricter style
guides and professional language. This can help prevent any confusion
and relay crucial information efficiently in one message.
C) Features
Emails have many additional features that can enhance readability and
email scalability. This might include short paragraphs, bullet points or
changing margins to help readers scan and retain information easily.
Memo often use columns and different headings to emphasize certain
points throughout the document. This can help readers understand the
important portions of the memo and retain that information for later.
D) Closing
Emails also frequently include a closing statement. This might involve a
summary of the email's information or might remind readers what to
accomplish. Memo often exclude this portion but occasionally include a
conclusion paragraph.
References:
1. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/email-vs-memo
2. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/businesswritingessentials/chapter/chapter-7-2/

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