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Semicolon or colon?

 
 
lima
 
Reply Thu 20 Feb, 2014 04:55 pm
Hi,
I cannot figure out if I should use a colon or a semicolon in the following sentence. I could separate the sentences, but then it sounds choppy to me.

His research on leadership development has greatly influenced my research interests: his work on leadership styles is the basis of this research project.

OR

His research on leadership development has greatly influenced my research interests; his work on leadership styles is the basis of this research project.

Thanks for your help!
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OmSigDAVID
 
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Reply Thu 20 Feb, 2014 04:57 pm
@lima,
The 2nd one with the ; is best.
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