SMR (SituaHon / Message / Response) Opening: Explain why you are wri9ng your audience (what’
the “situa9on,” what’s going on?), what your memo is going to say (the “message”), and what you want from me (the “response”). Example: I’m submi)ng this memo at your request (the situaHon - name the assignment) describing my project idea (the message - make sure you name the project). Please let me know what you think (the response you want). Summary of Project Idea: Explain to me, your audience, what your project idea is and why it is valuable and useful. Who will benefit from this project? Why is it important that you address it now?Details of your Idea: Give me the main Q7 specifics to give me a picture of your idea. Q7 = Who, What, Where, When, Why, How, and So What? QualificaHons (short paragraph): Tell me why YOU are qualified to conduct the research necessary to complete this project. Men9on that you are a Kwantlen student taking this and perhaps other classes. Tell me whether or not you have experience that will help you complete this project. Describe your key skills that will come in handy to you in doing a good job on this project.