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ENG 223 Week 2 Formal Messaging
Write a 1- to 2-page formal letter or memo in which you communicate a negative message. You may select from one of the following scenarios:
- Tell your investors or employees about a recent decrease in your company’s stock value.
- Inform all employees of a coming round of companywide layoffs at your place of business.
- Communicate displeasure to a business or vendor for work practices or product.
- Inform a customer that you are unable to refund his or her money or accept a returned product.
- Select another scenario of your choice, as approved IN ADVANCE by your instructor.
General Structure:
- Letterhead for letter; formal format for memo (DATE, TO, FROM, SUBJECT)
- Formal salutation
- Introduction, with buffer and indication of what the memo will address.
- Discussion, with complete details about the negative situation
- Conclusion, with thanks expressed to recipients. Indicate whom to contact for more information.
Attach a title page in APA format; however, format your letter or memo as suggested in Ch. 10 of Workplace Writing. (Exception: Please double space for ease of review/comment.)
Adhere to rubric provided.
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