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LESSON 6: MEMORANDUM

WHAT IS A MEMORANDUM?
The

word memorandum is derived from the Middle English word memorandus meaning to be remembered. A memorandum or a memo is a type of communication commonly used in businesses. Memos are sent within an organization.

PURPOSE
Memos

are written for numerous internal purposes--for example, to request information, to make announcements, to outline policies, and to transmit meeting minutes.

FORMAT
A

memo format is generally short consisting of between one and four sentences. A longer format might consist of several paragraphs but should never exceed one page in length.

IMPORTANT FACTORS
Immediacy Clarity Accuracy

TYPES OF MEMORANDUM
The various types of memoranda used in different offices are:
Memorandum

of Understanding Memorandum of Agreement Memorandum of Association Private Placement Memoranda Confidential Offering Memoranda

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