Is the purpose of the memo clear?
The purpose of the memo is clearly presented in the direct, concise introduction, which states the topic, the purpose, and the overall benefits of the proposal.
Does the memo connect with the audience? Can the audience see how this would be beneficial to everyone involved?
The writer presents examples that would be meaningful to an administrator, i.e. time-saving, cost-cutting, and a general improvement in efficiency. The memo also refers directly to the most recent budget report, in which the president called for cost-cutting measures to keep the university afloat. Furthermore, the writer shows how the implementation would benefit students (by encouraging more to vote), elected officials (by bringing them to office more swiftly), and the environment (by reducing paper ...