[T]hese classes have been very useful for me: I am definitely starting with an outline and always wondering whether the report is clear, consistent and able to meet audience needs.
-- Senior Research Associate, Mapi Values USA

Contrary to popular usage, a colon shouldn't be used after "include" or before a list unless the sentence preceding the list is a clause. Not "The list includes: geese, mice, and lice," but "The list includes geese, mice, and lice."

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client list

Below is a list of past and current clients representing a range of professions where Hurley Write, Inc., has helped to strengthen writing skills. Hurley Write, Inc. is also very active in giving back to the community and offers writing services to a number of non-profit organizations.

Life Sciences and Scientific Writing
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aaiPharma
Association of Clinical Research Professionals-NJ chapter
Bayer Biological Products Division
Cato Research
Duke University School of Nursing
Eisai,Inc.
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
Lineberry Research Associates
MedDRA
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
PPD Development
PharmaNetics, Inc.
Piedmont Research Center II
Purdue Pharma L.P.
Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium
US Fish and Wildlife Service

Other Clients
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US Chemical Safety Board
Cherokee Engineering
Computer Associates
Louisiana Pacific
New Hanover County
Orica Mining
State of North Carolina Information Technology Services
State of NC Wildlife Resources Commission
The George Washington University
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Office of the Provost
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, School of Nursing