Introductory Memo

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Purpose

The purposes of this memo are...

  • To introduce yourself to your peers who you will be working with throughout the semester.
  • To demonstrate an ability to send and receive attached documents through e-mail.
  • To demonstrate your ability to draft a memo.

Instructions

The introductory memo should have two parts.

Who Are You? You will introduce yourself, focusing on your major, year of study, employment/internships/co-ops and any other interests relavant to the class.

Your Expertise Explain to your peers what knowledge and expertise you have about writing that you can bring to group projects. This should include previous writing and professional writing experiences, expertise with various writing technologies.

Grading Criteria

  • Due on Thursday, January 17, 2002 as an attachment to the the instructor.

The instructor will be looking for...

  • how well you sell your abilities to your peers, consider this to be practice for a cover letter,
  • how well you follow the guidelines of a memo.