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Mon 3 Jan, 2005 06:37 pm
I almost titled this topic "Period question." That could have been ugly. Anyway, a period can be placed inside or outside of paranthesis depending on the context. I'm trying to get this correct because it's going on my resume. Here's the sentence:
Experienced and familiar with common office software
programs including Win 98/2000/XP, MS Office (Word,
Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Proficient with
office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, multi-line
phone systems and peripheral equipment.
Should I leave it as is, put it inside or take it out completely?
Also, does anyone use the term "peripheral " anymore or should I change it to something else?
Thanks in advance for the help. It's tough out there looking for a new job.
It's damn tough.
Put the period inside the paranthesis when that's the end of the sentence. I think Roberta said the location of a question varies, but not sure on that.
Hmmm, I was taught the rule was to put the period inside the parentheses only if what is inside the parentheses was a complete statement in itself.
That would make your current usage correct I think.
FYI, I'd change the "Experienced and familiar with..." though. If you are experienced then you'd better be VERY famaliar. Experienced implies a higher level of knowledge than "famaliar with" so using both is redundant.
Thanks roger & fishin'. I so glad you showed me that glaring contradiction fishin'. You're right, which is it? Experienced or familiar? Thanks for pointing that out. I took out the familiar part and also left the period outside the parens. It's always good to have another set of eyes to look at these things. Thanks again!
R--Experienced and familiar with common office software
programs including Win 98/2000/XP, MS Office (Word,
Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
The period is in the right place. Don't move it.
Thanks Roberta, I'm going to leave it just like it is.
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