Writing a memo report
Write a memo report that demonstrates your ability to include in-text
(parenthetical) citations and a reference list.
Typically, a good report includes solid, credible research. But, how do you show that you have included
sound research? This is the work of documentation. Documenting your sources accomplishes four things:
1. It establishes credibility (ethos) for the report as believable and comprehensive. This helps persuade the
reader to believe in the writing.
2. It establishes credibility (ethos) for the writer. You are more persuasive as a writer, and this may function
to help you build a reputation as a credible source for future communication acts.
3. If needed, the reader can pursue the source for checking facts or for additional research.
4. Future audiences may use your sources to help them build on research and writing.
Assignment Parameters
Create at least a two-page, single-spaced memo report that analyzes or argues about an issue regarding
media credibility. The first page is the report itself and the second page should be the reference list. In this
report, you will need to include the following:
Proper memo report formatting.
Use either MLA or APA style-- I would suggest picking the format that you will using more often for your
discipline. If you are unsure, use MLA.
Four credible sources that are peer-reviewed. This means that the publication has to be published by a
venue that uses editors, a peer-review process, and an editing process. (Miami University's library
databases are a good site for searching peer-reviewed sources.)
Include one fair use image with credits that is related to the report. Make sure this included in the
reference list. You can visit flikr (https://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/
(https://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/) ) to search for fair use or public domain images/graphics.
To Complete This Assignment:
Conduct light research for an analysis or argument regarding media credibility.
2018/12/9 Final Report: Mini-Analysis or Argument
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Include in the report four credible source and one fair use or public domain image.
Include in the report proper use of citations and a reference list for sources and for the image.
Create and submit Memo Report.
Clarity
The write provides clear details and explanations that persuade the reader to take the
desired action.
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Design
The project demonstrates good design principles, relevant, effective graphic(s), and
selections of details to include or exclude.
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Documentation
The writer has clearly documented sources used in the report.
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Grammar/Structure
The text is error-free. It is easy to read and understand.
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Analysis
The writer's analysis is clear and logical. The writer has anticipated and responded to
readers' potential questions or objections.