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PPT
Curated OER

Integrating Citations into Memos

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
What are citations? Why use them? How are citations integrated into memos?  These and other questions are answered by a color-coded presentation that highlights the point under discussion.
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PPT
Curated OER

Visible Speech: A Short Course in the Fundamentals of Writing

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Introduce your class to various forms of writing. As the title states, this is a short PowerPoint, giving brief, but accurate descriptions of what each type of writing is used for. Pictorial representations are also helpful.
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Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Engineering: Types of Documents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site offers links to types of documents used to communicate information in the workplace. They include short reports, proposals, memos, case studies, and lab reports.
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Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Audience and Purpose

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An excellent resource for learning how to write effective and professional memos. Offers information on a basic plan, the parts of a memo, and necessary attachments.
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Activity
Other

Writing Scientific Reports

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial site provides links to articles about writing a scientific report or essay as well as to sample essays.
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Activity
Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Introduction: Writing Memos

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource includes information on the definition, purpose, audience, format, and types of memos.