Week 3: Process Like a Writer

Topic: MEMO WRITING--the PROCESS

1. Memos: 4Ps

2. Memo writing process.

3. Practice revising a memo using inside-out approach.

   • Sample inside-out memo

   • Memo revision exercise

4. Discuss memo assignment

   • Memo template

   • Rubric

Prepare your message from the inside-out, beginning with the inside (or key points) and developing the outer sections in the order shown here.

Handouts and Resources

• Memo steps

• Inside-Out Approach to Writing

  • Memo revision exercise

• Project Proposal Memo assignment

  • Memo template

  • Project Proposal Memo rubric

  • Career Competency Map