Course: UNIT 2: Writing memos

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  After studying this lesson on writing memos, you will be able to
  recognise different types;
  use a clear structure and typical expressions;
  write an effective memo.
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  What is a memo?
  How is it different from an email?
  What is the purpose of a memo?
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- Select activity The word memorandum derives from Latin and means ...
  
  The word memorandum derives from Latin and means ‘to be remembered’. It was first used in the 15^th century by merchants and lawyers and it was written at the top of notes and records (Cresswell, J., 2010). Nowadays, more often than not, the shortened form, memo, is used. Memos, once the main way to send messages to employees within companies, are now often sent in the form of an email or attached to emails. However, they differ from regular emails in a number of ways: memos are less personal, tend to be more direct and factual, and are written for a wide audience rather than one person. They are often printed and distributed in paper form, and may appear on staffroom notice-boards, etc., to be consulted by many people, possibly on more than one occasion. Memos may be written for various reasons, such as to announce changes, provide updates, remind staff, and call for action.
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- Select activity Since memos are often used to give employees info...
  
  Since memos are often used to give employees information and may also be sent to address speculation among employees, they are written concisely, factually and without emotional language. They tend to get to the point quickly and are not time-consuming to read. The style can be either formal or neutral, depending on the message.
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  Find out the typical structure of a memo and read the three sample memos. How are they connected?
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Bibliography and references
- Select activity Brook-Hart, G. (2007). Business Benchmark Advance...
  
  Brook-Hart, G. (2007). Business Benchmark Advanced. Student’s Book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  Cresswell, J. (ed.). (2010). Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  Trappe, T. & Tullis, G. (2006). Intelligent Business Style Guide. Upper-Intermediate Business English. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
  https://courses.lumenlearning.com/technicalwriting/chapter/memos/ , retrieved 09.04.20

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