Purpose: To write a professional memo on a given topic.
Length: 500 words
Directions: Write a memo for one of the scenarios listed below. You will need to think of the name of a company you might be working for in a few years. You are a mid-level manager, teacher, or administrator. Try to pick a prompt that relates to your future goals.
Your Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to ask permission to take professional leave for a certain reason. The reasons will vary according to the prompt that you choose.
Your Readers: The primary reader will be your direct supervisor who will be accepting or rejecting your request.
Context of Use: This memo will be delivered via inter-office mail or attached to an email. You can decide.
The Form: You must use a memo template that you created in Word with your company logo. How to create this document is explained in this module.
You need to write a memo to your supervisor stating you will be out of town two days next week and three days the following week for one of the following reasons:
- to inspect some complaints that your company has received
- to look at a new shop location, 250 miles away, for a branch your company is thinking about opening
- to attend a conference or in-service training that will help you in your job
- to make customer courtesy calls on patrons 300+ miles away from your company