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Art2

#226247 Wed, 17 May 06 07:05 PM

I am unsure if this sentence is using semicolons properly. Any tips you can give me would be appreciated.

While at University, my major was computer science. I am familiar with the software development process; from requirements gathering, through design, implementation, testing, documentation, and maintenance; working both individually and in a group setting.

Thank you!
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Pinenut

#226250 Wed, 17 May 06 07:44 PM

Art2 wrote:
I am unsure if this sentence is using semicolons properly. Any tips you can give me would be appreciated.

While at University, my major was computer science. I am familiar with the software development process; from requirements gathering, through design, implementation, testing, documentation, and maintenance; working both individually and in a group setting.

Thank you!
Art

I don't think so. A semi-colon is used in a sentence instead of 'and' or a full stop. A colon is often used to introduce a list.

I am familiar with the software development process : requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and maintenance. I can work both individually and in a group setting.

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MrPedantic

#226317 Thu, 18 May 06 01:07 AM

Would "analysis" or "specification" be better than "requirements gathering", Art?

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Art2

#226733 Fri, 19 May 06 02:38 AM

I don't think so. A semi-colon is used in a sentence instead of 'and' or a full stop. A colon is often used to introduce a list.

It seemed like something was wrong with that sentence.

Would "analysis" or "specification" be better than "requirements gathering", Art?

I think that does sound better. Thanks for your help everyone!

-Art

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