What are the main formatting differences between a memo and an academic paper?

Answer by  CarolynOsborne (2804)

Memos are single-spaced with a double space between paragraphs. Academic papers are usually double spaced throughout and no extra spacing between paragraphs. Paragraphs are shorter in memos than in academic papers. Memos list recipients at the top while academic papers don't. Academic papers have bibliographies and memos don't.

Answer by  claudia (249)

A memo is in the form of a letter. An academic paper has to follow many grammarical rules and must contain citations.