Structural Exploration of the Memoranda of Commission on Higher Education Region XI: A Genre Analysis

This qualitative move analysis study determined the structure of memoranda and ascertained the dominant moves present in the memoranda written by the Commission on Higher Education Region XI. This study examines the intricacies of crafting a comprehensive memorandum, focusing on the strategies employed by esteemed organizations, such as the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). This study draws on Hyland's (2000) adapted framework, which employs a five-move classification of rhetorical moves. This framework identifies and elucidates five key moves: Introduction, Purpose, Method, Result (Product), and Conclusion. Through an analysis of fifty-one (51) memoranda of the Commission on Higher Education, the study highlights the significance of each move in shaping the discourse genre memorandum embodies in its utmost intention. By understanding and implementing these strategies, students can enhance the quality and coherence of their writing memoranda and gain insight into the culture of CHED’s memoranda writing, thereby contributing to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.