Memo Assignment Goal: Write a one-page memo in the direct style in which you introduce yourself to me. In this memo, please discuss the following topics: Your learning objectives for the course The parts of your educational and professional background that you consider relevant to your learning goals in this course Your educational and career goals Your strengths and weaknesses as a writer and a student Audience and Purpose: Your audience for this memo is me, Dr. Wheeler. Your purpose is to provide me with information about you, but you need to determine more specifically what you want me to do with this information. Think, for example, about what you want me to do with the information you have provided? Organization and Details: This memo should be in the direct style, and therefore its subject line and first sentence should contain the topic and purpose. The topic is pretty clear, but what is the purpose of the memo? What do you want me (the reader) to think or believe? Hint: Do you want the information you provide help me teach and you learn more effectively? Memos are not signed at the end; they just end. Even though the memo is one page, you should address the topics in enough depth to meet your topic and purpose. Aim for about 300-400 words in total. Try to focus each paragraph on only one topic, and begin each paragraph with a clear and cnocific tonic contanco Try to focus each paragraph on only one topic, and begin each paragraph with a clear and specific topic sentence. Refer to the lecture and reading assignment on memo formats. Attach: your assignment as a word doc Grading: this assignment is worth 20 points. See rubric following the assignment for grading details. Format: Follow the instructions in the lecture regarding memo format. Here's an example: TO: Dr. Wheeler FROM: your name Subject line is important! Be consistent about caps; remember, no greeting or closing in a memo DATE: Insert the date RE: Insert your subject here Body of the message in short paragraphs. The following rubric will be used to grade your assignment: Excellent Average Approaching Average Failing Format and Structure -subject line is -subject line interesting, adequately accurately describes describes message message content content -paragraphs are -paragraphs are short and expertly short and focused adequately focused -subject line is absent or unrelated -paragraphs are too long and may be disorganized -subject line is not included -paragraphing is not present -does not follow memo format, is a letter or some other communication Memo Content -includes all relevant ideas and details -expresses all information expertly -organization is logical and purposeful -uses transitions appropriately -lists, if employed, are used expertly -includes all relevant ideas and details though may not be expressed as clearly as excellent example -organization is logical -lists, if employed, are adequate and clear -ideas and details are irrelevant, missing, or confusing -organization is confusing or absent -lists, if included, are confusing/inconsistent -missing significant content -organization prevents understanding Language -uses professional and formal language throughout -demonstrates control of the conventions with no errors -uses professional -language is informal and formal language or inappropriate throughout -demonstrates -demonstrates basic emerging control, control exhibiting exhibiting frequent occasional errors errors that make that do not hinder comprehension comprehension difficult or indicate a lack of understanding of conventions of grammar -language is informal or inappropriate -demonstrates minimal or no control of conventions