Memorandum Presentation
CHAPTER 3: MEMORANDUMS Chapter Definitions: Document: a handwritten or typed paper Format: the layout of a publication, standard elements of a document’s presentation Hierarchy: people in an organization arranged by rank, authority, or ability Hook: an attention getter; words or sentences designed to engage the reader Internal Audience: a receiver inside the sender’s organization Memo/Memorandum: a brief, written internal communication Introduction Memorandums, more commonly called memos, are brief written messages sent within an organization. ... Formatting There are five elements on almost all memos: • MEMO • TO: • FROM: • DATE: • SUBJECT: Caption: The word “MEMO” or “Memorandum” should be placed at the top of the page.