Memorandum

To: GSBA 523T Students

From: Kirk Snyder
Date: August 31, 2015
Subject: Self-Assessment Memo (50 Points)

Based on your YouSeeU diagnostic presentation, I am asking that you provide me

with a one-page single spaced memo (addressed to me) summarizing your
assessment of your current speaking skills. This memo will be due at the beginning
of class on 9/8/15. Please include what you believe are your strengths and
weaknesses as a speaker and identify those areas that you would like to specifically
improve throughout the semester.
Divide your memo into three paragraphs. The first paragraph should state your
purpose for writing the memo and provide a brief overview of its content. The
second paragraph should highlight your self-assessed strengths and weaknesses.
Feel free to divide this paragraph into two sections with separate headers. The third
paragraph should summarize those specific areas you wish to improve and work on
over the course of the semester.
Remember, a business memo is typically formatted just like this memo. You should
have a heading that includes to, from, date, and subject. This is not a letter so
there is no need to begin with Dear Mr. Snyder, or conclude with Sincerely, Jane.
However, you will want to place your handwritten initials next to your name in the
from line in the heading. You will be graded on depth of content as well as
grammar/syntax/format, etc.