Unit 3（课件）- 《实用商务英语写作》同步教学（东南大学版·2017）

Unit 3 Intra-corporate Documents (I) Tasks Notice Memo Tasks of Notice 1. Introduction 2. Categorization 3. Layout 4. Principles 5. Samples 6. Exercises 7. Case study Introduction A notice is a sheet of paper giving written or printed information, usually put in a public place. It is usually written by the higher authority to the subordinates to notify or announce some issues. When writing a notice, the time and place for the meetings or activities should be clearly and exactly stated. Categorization 1) According to the content brief notice detailed notice notifications and warnings 2) According to the form Notice in form of poster Notice in form of memo Notice in form of mail Notice in form of public signs 1) According to the content a. brief notice includes the time, place and content of the meetings and activities (such as speeches, games and parties). b. detailed notice about activities with background information about a person or an organization, and the arrangement of the activities. C. notifications and warnings about certain formal events, written with precise structure and concise words. 2) According to the form a. notice in form of poster As notice is put into a poster, it should be eye-catching in layout, clear in content, and brief in language. b. notice in form of memo A memo notice contains more information and one should make it eye-pleasing and reader-friendly. c. notice in form of mail Notice in this form have a great popularity with people today. A mail notice may be the most efficient way to provide information to the public. It’s very quick, economical and easy to send. d. notice in form of public signs The simplicity is most appreciated when the public signs act as warning. Layout (1) Heading (2) Body (3) Signature (4) Date Layout Heading: To attract the reader’s attention using the word Notice or NOTICE Body: To inform the public of certain events or a