标准书号48-49 308-04891 Chapter 12 Memorandums新.pptVIP

国际商务英语写作 作者：管春林 Chapter 12 　Memorandums Chapter 12 　Memorandums 12.1 Questions for discussion 12.2 Background information 12.3 Sample memos 12.4 Analysis and discussion 12.5 Points to remember 12.6 More useful patterns 12.1 Questions for discussion （1） Have you ever heard of memos in your daily life ？When are they used ？ （2） What do you think is the purpose of a memo ？ 12.2 Background information memorandum tendency short Question Can you suggest any other functions that memos perform ？ The characteristics of a memo can be summarized as follows ： （1） It is less formal than a business letter ． （2） It is transmitted within a company ． （3） It is simply structured to save time ． （4） Usually it is not signed because the heading carries the name of the sender ． 12.3 　Sample memos Please read the following sample memos to see how they are structured and worded． 12.4 　Analysis and discussion The body or message area is the “meat” of the memo ，Which usually covers the following aspects ： （1） Background information or reasons for this memo or reference to a memo received ，etc ； （2） The main information （instruction or announcement or request ，etc ．） ； （3） Further details or some important relevant information ； （4） Actions expected from the reader ． Question Can you make the list more complete ？ basic memo plans （1）The direct plan ，which is the most common ，starts out by stating the most important points first and then moves to supporting details. （2）The indirect plan makes an appeal or spews out evidence first and arrives at a conclusion based on these facts. （3）A combination approach can be used for a balanced plan ． 12.5 　Points to remember （1） As memos are used for internal communication ， the normal greetings ，courtesy indicators and concluding remarks which are common in business letters are no longer necessary. （2） Each memo should discuss one topic and each paragraph deals with one aspect of the subject. （3） For easy reading ，put important poi