考研備忘錄寫作(Memo Writing)要點
考研英語應用文備忘錄是一種正式的專業文件。它結構清晰、閱讀方便、傳遞迅速，經常為公司或團體所使用。大多數備忘錄的特點是簡明扼要，但它們同時也應具備優秀應用文的其他寫作原則：面向你的讀者，表達清楚且準確。
備忘錄通常提出請求或發布人們對某個具體問題的迅速反應。備忘錄簡潔短小，各部分題目雖然看上去有些唐突，但它們可以使讀者對事情有個大致了解并快速做出反應。
備忘錄通常要發送、張貼、轉寄，也就是說它們要迅速送到很多人手里。粗心就會出錯，其影響會迅速擴大，因為為了糾正錯誤人們往往會寫更多的備忘錄。備忘錄也要歸檔，這意味著它們將來有一天還會糾纏你。事實上“memo”來自于拉丁語“memorandum”，意思是“必須記住的東西”。
一、備忘錄的常見格式
1、忘錄書端（Header）：書端是寫在備忘錄開頭的壓縮信息。情況不同，書端的格式可能不同，但是通常應采用下面這種格式。?
Date: January 24, 2005
To: F. Prefect
From: A. Dent
Subject: My Suggested Revisions to the Local Demolition Schedule
日期：2005年1月24日
致： F. 普里費科特
自： A. 鄧特
由：關于地方拆除計劃的建議修訂案
日期：要采用正式的全部拼寫。在有些國家，“12/01/98”是指“1998年12月1日”，而在其他國家卻是“1998年1月12日”。
致和自：通常，省去諸如“教授”或“先生”這類頭銜。“自：”后面寫你名字的首字母大寫，然后接你的姓。
事由：要具體。
備忘錄目的（Purpose）：闡明寫作原因。采用回答記者問題的方式，回答：who，what，when，where and why。
二、樣 題：
Directions:
You are an active member of the student newspaper. The newspaper is currently looking for a journalist for the summer semester. Write a memo that will appear in the newspaper next week describing the position available.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
范文：
Date: Octobor 10, 2005
To: All students
From: A. Buttle
Subject: Journalist Position Available for the Summer Semester
The student newspaper is currently looking for a journalist for the summer semester. Applicants should currently be studying at the university, and should preferably have at least two years’ writing experience.
The successful applicant will be expected to write two articles every week on happenings in the city and on campus. The position will commence at the end of May and will last through to the end of August. The salary for the position is negotiable and will be based on experience. If you are interested, please send your resume to the campus newspaper office.
譯文：
日期：2005年10月10日
致： 全體學生
自： A. 巴特爾
事由：夏季學期記者招聘
學生報正在招聘夏季學期的記者。條件是應聘人應是本校的在校生，最好至少有兩年的寫作經驗。
被聘者將每周寫兩篇關于這個城市和校園的報道。工作是從五月底開始，一直持續到八月底。工資待議，且會以其經歷為依據。感興趣者，請把你的簡歷寄到學校報社。
三、模擬題
模擬題一：
You are organizing a movie night in your dormitory. Write a memo to be posted on the bulletin board inviting your fellow students to join in on the fun. Your memo should describe when and where the movie will be shown and should ask for suggestions on appropriate movies.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
模擬題二：
Your best friend is moving to another city this year. You want to hold a going away dinner in his honor. Write a memo to your mutual friends stating the reason for the celebration, and the time and locale of the party.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2