Guidelines: Memo to POTUS
Objective:
The objective of this assignment is to write a professional memo to the
President of the United States (POTUS) addressing an issue that is important to
you. The memo should clearly analyze the issue, outline policy options,
and recommend a course of action.
Length:
2-3 pages, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins.
Structure:
Header
To:
President of the United States
From:
[Your Name]
Date:
[Submission Date]
Subject:
[Brief description of the issue]
Introduction
(1 paragraph)
Briefly
introduce the issue.
State
the purpose of the memo.
Background
(1-2 paragraphs)
Provide
relevant background information on the issue.
Explain
why the issue is important and why it requires attention.
Analysis
(2-3 paragraphs)
Present
an analysis of the issue.
Discuss
the key factors, stakeholders, and implications.
Use
credible sources and data to support your analysis.
Policy
Options (2-3 paragraphs)
Outline
at least three policy options for addressing the issue.
Discuss
the pros and cons of each option.
Consider
political, economic, and social implications.
Recommendation
(1-2 paragraphs)
Recommend
one of the policy options.
Justify
your recommendation with clear reasoning.
Address
potential objections and how they can be mitigated.
Conclusion
(1 paragraph)
Summarize
the key points.
Restate
the importance of taking action on the issue.
References
List
all sources cited in the memo.
Use
APA or MLA citation style consistently.
Submission:
Submit
the memo as a PDF document by the specified deadline.
Total Points Possible:
Please ensure your memo is well-researched, clearly written,
and professionally formatted. If you have any questions or need further
assistance, please contact me during office hours or via email.
Assignment Evaluation Criteria:
Clarity
and Conciseness: The memo should be clear, concise, and
well-organized.
Analysis
and Insight: The analysis should be thorough, insightful, and
supported.
Policy
Options: The policy options should be well-developed, with clear
pros and cons.
Recommendation: The
recommendation should be well-justified and address potential objections.
Writing
Quality: The memo should be free of grammatical and spelling
errors.
Formatting
and Citations: Follow a memo format (per the guidelines above)
and include properly cited sources.
