What type of content should the middle paragraphs of a memo contain?
A) The purpose statement.
B) Supportive content for each key topic of the document.
C) Your contact information.
D) Advice for what the reader is to do next.

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For memos, letters, and email messages, use the following structure to compose effective correspondence:
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10First Paragraph - State the purpose of the message or the key information the reader needs. If your message delivers disappointing news, you may want to cushion the reader's feelings with a supportive opening and reserve the negative news for the following paragraph. If you are communicating across international cultures you might choose to acknowledge this situation with a special greeting in your reader's language.
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Middle Paragraphs - Support or develop each key topic stated in the first paragraph. Limit each paragraph to a single topic.
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Final Paragraph - Advise the reader what to do or what position to take. If appropriate, include closing comments (e.g., offer to answer questions).

What Type of Content Should the Middle Paragraphs of a Memo