BCOM 105 Memo Assignment You have been asked to write a short informative memo to help 1 year business students adjust quickly to their program. You will need to list and briefly explain five (up to a maximum of eight) things that 1* year students need to know. Follow these steps: 1. Choose a specific sub-group or a specific topic to help you organize the information. For example, you could focus on a specific group of students such as international students, students with part-time jobs, or students with children. You could also choose a topic that students need to know more about such as fitness services, tutoring help, social activities, student groups, scholarships and awards, Learning Services, Indigenous Students' Centre, the library, or health services. Note: If you would like to choose a topic not listed here, please discuss your topic with me before you begin your assignment. 2. Ensure the information you use in your memo is in your own words. For example, you should not take information directly from the SaskPolytech website or from any other source. You need to put the key ideas into your own words. 3. Format your document as a memo. You will need to demonstrate effective business writing and apply you-attitude, positive emphasis, and audience benefits to your message. 4. Use the PAIBOC model to plan your message. The PAIBOC planning steps do not need to be submitted with your assignment 5. Review the marking rubric for this assignment before you begin your assignment and before you submit your assignment 6. Submit your memo assignment to the Dropbox folder by Monday, October 5, 11:30 p.m. This assignment is worth 5% of your final mark PRIBOC Planning Questions Purpose Audience Information Benefits Objections Context BCOM 105 Memo Assignment You have been asked to write a short informative memo to help 1 year business students adjust quickly to their program. You will need to list and briefly explain five (up to a maximum of eight) things that 1* year students need to know. Follow these steps: 1. Choose a specific sub-group or a specific topic to help you organize the information. For example, you could focus on a specific group of students such as international students, students with part-time jobs, or students with children. You could also choose a topic that students need to know more about such as fitness services, tutoring help, social activities, student groups, scholarships and awards, Learning Services, Indigenous Students' Centre, the library, or health services. Note: If you would like to choose a topic not listed here, please discuss your topic with me before you begin your assignment. 2. Ensure the information you use in your memo is in your own words. For example, you should not take information directly from the SaskPolytech website or from any other source. You need to put the key ideas into your own words. 3. Format your document as a memo. You will need to demonstrate effective business writing and apply you-attitude, positive emphasis, and audience benefits to your message. 4. Use the PAIBOC model to plan your message. The PAIBOC planning steps do not need to be submitted with your assignment 5. Review the marking rubric for this assignment before you begin your assignment and before you submit your assignment 6. Submit your memo assignment to the Dropbox folder by Monday, October 5, 11:30 p.m. This assignment is worth 5% of your final mark PRIBOC Planning Questions Purpose Audience Information Benefits Objections Context
