Density Experiment

By Your Name
 Memos:
● A memorandum (memo) is used to communicate something of immediate
importance to people within a business or organization.
● A memo is a short written communication that is often used in the
workplace to provide information or ask for some action to take place.
● In its simplest form, a memo can look like a post-it,an email, or a
secretary’s note saying that someone called and needs to be called back.
● It may also be used to update a team on activities for a given project, or to
inform a specific group within a company of an event, action, or
observance.
 ● Memorandum are less formal and
shorter than letter.
● Used most often for
communication within one
Materials organization.
● The heading and overall tone
Found around the house! make a memorandum different
from business letter.
● All information is on single topic.
A memo’s purpose:
● A memo’s purpose is often to are used are:
inform , but it occasionally includes
an element of persuasion or a call to 1. To recount an event or piece of information.
action. 2. To send a reminder.
● Its core purpose is to serve as a 3. To pass or circulate information.
4. To highlight an event.
reminder of events, actions or
5. To keep an official record of anything.
decisions.
● The primary motive behind memo
writing is to broadcast information
to a large group of people.
● A few other ways in which memos
Parts of memo:
● Heading :
The heading of a memo contains the name of
the organization and ‘To’ and ‘From’ section,
the date of the memo and the subject of the
memo.
● Opening :
The opening of the memo includes the
purpose of memo, the context and problem,
and the specific assignment .
● Summary :
This segment provides a brief statement of
the key recommendations you have reached.
● Discussion :
The discussion segments are the longest portion of the memo, and are
the parts in which you include all the details that support your ideas.
This segment include the facts and research that back up your
argument in the memo.
● Conclusion :
The conclusion or closing of a memo can be as simple as a signature
line. It can include your contact details. However it is not necessary.
Generally, memos don’t include a farewell, but it may be appropriate
depending on your massage.
THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF MEMO WRITING :
The DO’S :
The DON’TS :
• Write a draft.
• Avoid negative language.
• Establish your purpose .
• Don’t rush your massage.
• Define your audience.
• Use bullet points.
• Be concise.
• Use a business-like tone.
 Types of memos :

• Instruction memo
• Request memo
• Announcement memo
• Transmittal memo
• Authorisation memo
 Tips
Tips forfor writing
effective effective
business memosbusiness
: memos :
1.Present the main point,
7. Professional, formal tone,
2. Write in s straightforward style,
8. Audience orientation,
3. Have a subject line,
9. Be specific and precise,
4. Provide a summary if needed,
10. Keep memo short.
5. Format it to increase its readability,
11. Should have an objective tone.

6. Structure your memos,