This week I want you to draft a memo to your employees. The reading this week discussed planning and researching as well as writing reports and proposals. We are going to apply this knowledge to budget preparation. Please read chapter 1 and 2 in Budgeting Basics and Beyond. These 2 chapters will give you a great foundation as to what makes a good budget. For this assignment, please assume that you are a manager in the company of your choosing. You need your staff to help you gather the information that you need to create the budget that will be presented to executives for approval. This link will assist you in formatting your memo https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/guides/writing-business-memos
I do not expect you to submit an actual budget to me, this is an exercise in providing good instruction to your employees. The better your instructions, the more accurate their response. Please keep in mind that in providing good instruction, you will also need to provide some background information as to what you will be using this information for and why. Provide APA formatted citations for any information that you use from any sources.
Please submit your response in a Word document attached to this assignment.
Reference Page
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References should be in APA style (see Policies)
Memo Assignment Rubric
100 %
Exemplary
4 pts Accomplished
3.4 pts Developing
3 pts Beginning
2.6 pts Did not attempt
0 pts
Specialized Knowledge
10 % Demonstrates fluency in the use of tools, technologies and methods in the field.
Exemplary
Student demonstrates fluency in the use of tools, technologies, and methods in the field in creative or innovative ways.
Accomplished
Student demonstrates fluency in the use of tools, technologies, and methods in the field.
Developing
Student demonstrates fluency in some but not all of the following areas in the field: tools, technology, and methods.
Beginning
Student does not demonstrate fluency in one or more of the following areas: tools, technology, and methods. Student may use appropriate tools, technology, and methods, but does not demonstrate fluency.
Did not attempt
Did not attempt.
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Introduction
5 %
Exemplary
Clearly states the purpose of the memorandum and includes all key information.
Accomplished
Mentions the purpose of the memorandum and includes a few important pieces of information.
Developing
Mentions the purpose of the memorandum.
Beginning
Offers a lead in to the memorandum but includes no important information.
Did not attempt
Did not attempt.
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Discussion
50 %
Exemplary
Addresses the topic with clarity; Clearly states the reason for the project and provides research to support the importance. An explanation as to how the requested information will be utilized is provided.
Accomplished
Addresses the topic with clarity; States the reason for the project with minimal research to support the importance of the project. An explanation as to how the requested information will be utilized is provided.
Developing
Addresses the topic; minimal research provided; sometimes digresses from topic of focus. A basic explanation is provided as to how the requested information will be utilized
Beginning
Provides little to no clarity in formulating conclusions and/or organization. No explanation is offered as to how the requested information will be utilized.
Did not attempt
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Summary
5 %
Exemplary
All important information is re-stated.
Accomplished
Most important information is re-stated.
Developing
Some important information is re-stated.
Beginning
No important information is stated.
Did not attempt
Did not attempt.
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Mechanics, Grammar, & Spelling
20 %
Exemplary
Is free or almost free of errors of grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics.
Accomplished
Is free or almost free of errors of grammar, spelling, and writing mechanics.
Developing
Has errors but they don’t represent a major distraction.
Beginning
Has errors that obscure meaning of content or add confusion.
Did not attempt
Grammar and mechanic errors make writing completely unclear.
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Sources
10 % Documentation of sources.
Exemplary
The sources included all have a corresponding in-text citation to show where and how the source was used within the paper. The sources support the conclusions made in the paper.
Accomplished
The sources included all have a corresponding in-text citation to show where and how the source was used within the paper. Not always clear how the sources support the conclusions made in the paper.
Developing
Not all sources have a corresponding in-text citation. Generally, the sources support the conclusions in the paper.
Beginning
Not all sources have a corresponding in-text citation OR the cited sources do not support the conclusions in the paper OR the source is misrepresented.
Did not attempt
The sources do not have a corresponding in-text citation and do not support the conclusions in the paper.