Field Report Memo

Introduction

Definition of a Memo

Purpose of a Memo

Audience Analysis

General Format

Common Types of Memos

Directive

Response to an Inquiry

Trip Report

Field/Lab Reports

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Field Report Memo

Memos are often used to report on inspection and procedures. These memos, known as field or lab reports, include the problem, methods, results, and conclusions, but spend less time on the methods section.

A field or lab report memo has the following structure:

purpose of memo
summary
problem leading to the decision to perform the procedure
methods
results
conclusions
recommendations

Example Field Report Memo

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