How to write a clear business memo
When you need to update your colleagues on important information or make an announcement at your workplace, a business memo can be an ideal way to address a specific audience in a…
STANDARD MEMO HEADING
Though the format for a memo may vary from one organization to another, the standard heading consists of a series of clearly labeled lines that convey key information about the…
WHAT IS A BUSINESS MEMO?
A business memo is a short document used to transmit information within an organization. Memos are characterized by being brief, direct, and easy to navigate. They are less formal than…
Commonly Misspelled Words
Below is a list of commonly misspelled words. You probably use these words every day in either speaking or writing. Each word has a segment in bold type, which indicates…
Common Spelling Rules
Spelling One essential aspect of good writing is accurate spelling. With computer spell checkers, spelling may seem simple, but these programs fail to catch every error. Spell checkers identify some…
Writing an Effective Business Letter
E-mail may be the quick and convenient way to relay daily business messages, but the printed business letter is still the preferred way to convey important information. A carefully crafted…
Writing in Plain Style
Writing for a broad audience can be difficult, especially if the goal is to explain tasks or new information. For this reason, many writers—and readers—prefer plain style, which emphasizes the…
What is style?
Style refers to how someone expresses themselves in writing—in other words, what makes their writing sound like them. Just like how someone might choose clothes based on their mood, the weather, or the persona they’d like to convey, style allows writers to adopt a particular…
TYPIST INITIALS
Typist initials are used to indicate the person who typed the letter. If you typed the letter yourself, omit the typist initials. A Note About Format and Font Block Format…
Writing the Basic Business Letter
Parts of a Business Letter This resource is organized in the order in which you should write a business letter, starting with the sender's address if the letter is not…
