Memos | Reports | Briefings

Use the links below to prepare a memo, report, or a briefing. Each document type has its own production guide. It is recommended that you read this before beginning your document. Please download a new template for each document.

If you seek to create a report that is different from the template, there are sample documents and StoryMap samples at the end of the page that will give you an idea of what the Graphics team can do to create a differently styled document.

Memos

Memos Production Guide (PDF) Updated 07/18/2025
Read the Memos Production Guide before beginning your document to learn how to correctly format and prepare your memos for submission.

Document Process Flow Chart (PDF) Updated 05/15/2026
The flow chart will help guide you through the development of your memo or report.

Reports

Reports Production Guide (PDF) Updated 07/18/2025
Read the Reports Production Guide before beginning your document to learn how to correctly format and prepare your report for submission.

Memo and Report Process Flow Chart (PDF) Updated 07/08/2025
The flow chart will help guide you through the development of your memo or report.

Briefings

  • Briefings (Word download) Updated 05/08/2026
    Use the briefing template for lengthy documents (such as white papers and backgrounders) that would benefit from the structure of a table of contents but that do not require all of the elements in a report (such as the abstract and executive summary). 

Sample Document Designs

Below are sample documents that will give you an idea of what the Graphics team can do if you would like to develop a report, guidebook, or other publication that looks different from the standard template report design. To work with a different style of document, you should determine a budget and begin your discussion with members of the Editorial and Graphics teams at the very beginning of the project planning process.

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