memo-essay-1-you-decide
Former students have requested that students be allowed to
Select their own topics for essays they compose for class. I’ve always thought this was a bad idea. As a writer myself, I find it
easier to start writing when responding to a prompt posed by someone else. When allowed to write about any topic I like, I
typically get smacked with writer’s block. But that may just
be me. So let’s see how you do as a writers when given an open topic: You choose what ever topic you’d like to write about. You have all weekend, so take your time and present your best work.
Just follow all these guidelines:
Single-space the memo essay. Length: 4 Paragraphs.
Set margins for 1.13†all around.
Paragraphs must run 4-6lines each.
Separate memo paragraphs by one single space.
Do not indent memo paragraphs.
Do not use any form of the word you.
Do not use verbs in the command/imperative form.
Use 12-point Times New Roman font.
Edit & revise carefully –Proofread!
Follow all grammar rules as discussed in the Module 1Lesson.
Include a single-spaced memo heading at the topleftof your essay(see below).
Skip two single spaces after the memo heading; bold and center
your essay’s title.
Do not use all-caps for your title; capitalize appropriately.
Skip one single space after the title, then begin the first memo paragraph.
Follow all memo guidelines as explained in the
class syllabus.
Model your memo format on the attached example.
Begin the name of your HW files with your last name –
e.g., Rubin ME1.
Submit your HW as a.docx file.
Due Date
The final draft of this four-paragraph essay must be submitted on Monday,January 29. Follow the exact format of the model on the next page, including the memo heading.
Reminder Warning:
This is both a reading and writing class. Reading skills are measured by how well you produce a final product t
hat meets all requirements and guidelines laid out above. Take the time to review all the bulleted details. A bide by them. Too many students rush through instructions and produce final products full of obvious errors. This is something to avoid this semester.