Corporate Communication Project: Internal Memo

The Internal Memo clearly instructs the recipient what to do or know. It covers all necessary information as briefly as possible The content reflects the six C's.

The Internal memo is primarily for a specific employee group but remains sensitive to its potential effects on unintended audiences. The language, salutation, and valediction reflect the appropriate relationship between sender and recipient.

The most important information is front loaded in the subject line and initial sentences. Content is structured into chunks (including lists where appropriate) that move through a logical progression.

The Internal Memo's grammar and spelling reflect the conventions of Edited American English.

The Internal Memo speaks in the 1st person and contains the genre's expected formal elements in their accustomed order: Header (to, from, date, specific subject line); Salutation (greeting); Body; Contact information for questions/concerns; Valediction (closing or sign off); Attachments (if appropriate).