TITLE

Making memos meaningful

AUTHOR(S)

Seitel, Fraser P.

PUB. DATE

October 1994

SOURCE

Public Relations Tactics;Oct94, Vol. 1 Issue 4, p6

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Offers advice on how to make meaningful memorandums. Elements of a meaningful memo; Stating the issue; Backing up the data; Presenting alternatives; Offering a recommendation; Backing up with detail; Demanding action; Action-oriented memo as a good memo. INSETS: Top tips.;Memorandum, by F.P.S..

ACCESSION #

9511241248

Tags: MEMORANDUMS

 

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