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After the header section (i.e. "to" "from" etc) the memo will have 3 major sections. | After the header section (i.e. "to" "from" etc) the memo will have 3 major sections. | ||
*Section 1: Summary | *'''Section 1: Summary''' | ||
Please start this section with the phrase, "This memo responds to your request that..." since it will help establish your reason for writing the memo--namely as a response to an inquiry about the best path forward with the delta5/delta3 recombination system. Next, provide a brief statement of the key recommendations you have reached as well as the methods and sources you have used to reach them. Most people will not need more than one paragraph to accomplish the summary. | Please start this section with the phrase, "This memo responds to your request that..." since it will help establish your reason for writing the memo--namely as a response to an inquiry about the best path forward with the delta5/delta3 recombination system. Next, provide a brief statement of the key recommendations you have reached as well as the methods and sources you have used to reach them. Most people will not need more than one paragraph to accomplish the summary. | ||
*Section 2: Discussion | *'''Section 2: Discussion''' | ||
Use this section to point out the most important information that led to your recommendation. This section can be any length but should be guided by two thoughts throughout: <br> | Use this section to point out the most important information that led to your recommendation. This section can be any length but should be guided by two thoughts throughout: <br> | ||
1. organize the information in the clearest, most concise way possible, i.e. make it *exceptionally* easy for the reader to reach your conclusion on his/her own.<br> | 1. organize the information in the clearest, most concise way possible, i.e. make it *exceptionally* easy for the reader to reach your conclusion on his/her own.<br> | ||
2. establish yourself as a credible source for this information. You will be most credible if you highlight your expertise and understanding of the subtleties of the subject. This requires that you appreciate and directly address '''any limitations in the data'''. | 2. establish yourself as a credible source for this information. You will be most credible if you highlight your expertise and understanding of the subtleties of the subject. This requires that you appreciate and directly address '''any limitations in the data'''. | ||
*Section 3: Recommended Action | *'''Section 3: Recommended Action''' | ||
This is your GO/NO GO decision. Your recommendation should stated clearly, in one sentence, and should based on considerations such as: | This is your GO/NO GO decision. Your recommendation should stated clearly, in one sentence, and should based on considerations such as: | ||
* What data you have so far | * What data you have so far |