The Problem Solving Approach: Example Memo

[Pages:1]The Problem Solving Approach: Example Memo

MEMORANDUM

To:

Prof. Omar Khalil

From:

Soha Aliah (insert your name)

Date:

January 28, 2003 (insert date that you turn in the assignment)

Subject:

Acme Corp. should sell Mini Corp.

(insert a complete thesis sentence containing the gist of your memo)

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Introduction:

Introductory paragraph, usually using a SCoRe setup. SCoRe stands for "Situation, Complication, and Resolution". A separate one-page description gives more information on this formula.

Problem statement:

Your first section will often be a problem statement, supported by evidence from the case. Indent your paragraphs.

Alternatives or Analysis:

Your second section is often a statement of options, possibly combined with an assessment of those options. You may use "bulleted" paragraphs to present chunks of information or ideas.

? You may set off a short thesis sentence by underlining, like this. xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxx .

? Northeastern region: You could also indicate the content of the paragraph or item, as shown by the underline and colon.

Note that, in general, sentences should not be longer than two lines long.

CONCLUSION:

Normally, you conclude a memo by recycling many of the same elements used in your SCoRe introduction, and adding a call for action and/or enumeration of next steps. As you look back over the headings of your memo, it should be possible to get the gist of your argument by reading the section headings only.

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