Formatting and Writing the Proposal Memo

• Format of a Memo
  • Date in top right corner of page
  • Left Aligned (double spaced): To (name and title), From (name and title), Subject of memo (include titles for each line)
  • Single space paragraphs, double space between
• Structure for Memo
  • 1st paragraph: introduce yourselves, explain situation of problem (be brief), summarize what you will be suggesting and why
  • 2nd-3rd (4th) paragraph: Explain some of the key issues you’ve found with your subject. Be constructive.
  • Rest of memo: outline solution. Include reasons for why. Remember, your goal is to convince the reader that your solution is viable. Consider issues of affordability, timeliness: feasibility