Memorandum

To: Professor J.J. Jones

From: Jane Doe

Date: February 5, 2013

Subject: Memorandum of Introduction

In this memorandum, I will discuss my overall experiences and goals with professional writing. I will (1) identify my academic and professional writing experience, (2) identify my writing strengths and weaknesses, and (3) identify how this course can help me achieve my personal and professional goals.

Academic and Professional Writing Experience

My academic writing experience has been pretty basic up to this point. I have taken the English classes that you would normally find in a BS program. Of course many of my non-English classes have required research papers on various topics. In my current career I am a compliance analyst. I conduct compliance examinations of companies to ensure they are operating within state and federal law. After each examination I am required to complete what is called a Report of Examination. In this report I detail any compliance deficiencies found as well as make recommendations to management. This role has tremendously helped me with my writing skills.

Writing Strengths and Weaknesses

Some of my strengths I have identified are spelling, being able to articulate my point, and being clear and concise. However as far as my weaknesses are concerned I seem to struggle with grammar and punctuation. I do not have a clear understanding of the rules of English writing. At times I have a difficult time organizing my thoughts and being able to start a writing project.

Achieving My Personal and Professional Goals

By taking this course I hope to be able to create writings directed at my target audience so that I clearly get my point across. I hope to be able to feel more comfortable and relaxed when it comes to my writing assignments whether it’s for work or for school. I see this class as an opportunity to be able to apply what I learn here to what I am already doing in my career.

Through this course I hope to be able to...