Persuasive Memo

Posted: April 6th, 2022

Persuasive Request: Asking for a Raise

You know that you are doing a good job at work. You think you deserve a raise or a reclassification. The best way to achieve your goal is with a persuasive message. Making your appeal in writing is more powerful than doing so in person, and your boss can’t ignore a written document. What appeals can you make that will sway your boss to grant your request?

Your Task. Write a persuasive memo asking for a raise or a reclassification of your job. This memo will be addressed to your boss (use a fictitious name if you wish). Write a second memo to your instructor explaining your thinking in regard to the request. Describe your workplace and the rationale behind your wording, tone, choice of medium, and appeals. Submit both memos in one paper.You know that you are doing a good job at work. You think you deserve a raise or a reclassification. The best way to achieve your goal is with a persuasive message. Making your appeal in writing is more powerful than doing so in person, and your boss can’t ignore a written document. What appeals can you make that will sway your boss to grant your request?