No. There are best practices to follow, but you need to be attentive to your audience and purpose at all times
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Are memos normally used for internal communication, external communication, or both?
Internal
100
What is an inadequate paraphrase, and why do you need to avoid this type of paraphrasing?
Paraphrasing that isn't thorough enough --> leads to accidental plagiarism
100
What is "hit and run" quoting?
When you drop quotations into a paper with no framing
100
Explain when to use "effect" and when to use "affect"
A = action (verb), E = end result (noun)
200
In what scenarios might you want to use "reply" vs. "reply all"?
When an email goes out to a group, but only one person actually needs your response
200
Is there a signature at the bottom of a memo?
No! Not necessary because of the "From" field (and possibly initial)
200
Why should paraphrasing be your "default mode"?
To keep the paper in your own voice
200
Give some examples of intro tags/signal phrases
According to X, X says, In X's own words...
200
Explain when to use "then" and when to use "than"
Then = next in order; than = comparing
300
Summarize when email is the best choice for communication and when other communication avenues might be superior
Good for semi-formal communication that is somewhat time-sensitive but not urgent
300
Explain when you might want a direct approach for your memo, and when you might want an indirect approach
Direct--simple information, no controversy; indirect--if you think people will disagree or resist
300
How much of a final research paper should be paraphrased, as opposed to quoted (roughly)?
90%--only 10% direct quotation
300
What are the three parts of a quote sandwich?
Intro tag, quote, interpretation
300
Explain the issue of parallelism. The following sentence gives an example of faulty parallelism: Relapsing means to return to a drug after you have tried to quit using.
Putting similar elements in similar grammatical form
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What should the conclusion of an email include?
Action steps!
400
What four lines of information will always appear in the header block of a memo?
To, from, date, and subject
400
Explain how diction and syntax play into good paraphrasing practices
You need to change syntax (structure), not just diction (word choice)
400
Give at least 3 examples of interpretation phrases that might come after a quote
Essentially, X is saying; In other words; Therefore, X's argument...
400
What are the rules for using a semi-colon?
An independent clause (something that could be a sentence on its own) must go on either side
500
Explain how to properly use the "to," "cc" and "bcc" fields
to = action; cc = info; bcc = don't want all recipients to share info
500
What does the Latin verb "memoro" mean?
To remember, mention, or remind
500
Describe the process you should always use to paraphrase
Read the original thoroughly, only taking notes in bullet form; NOT looking at the original, write your own version; check yours against the original to ensure accuracy
500
List at least 3 verbs other than "says" or "writes" that contain embedded value judgments to make your intro tags more interesting and specific?
Argues, denounces, praises, opines, suggests, counters, responds, etc.
500
Explain what 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person are, as well as why you might use them.