There are three types of lists.
Informal list
Format:
Duties include:
- planning
- organizing
- cleaning up
Rules:
- Contains only a few words and no verb phrase.
- Punctuation and capitalization in short, bulleted items of a few words can be eliminated
Lists that combine to form one long sentence
Format:
You may wish to participate if you have self-identified as:
- a person of Aboriginal ancestry;
- a member of a visible minority group;
- a person with a disability; and/or
- a female in a non-traditional or managerial position.
Rules:
- Bulleted items are separated by semicolons and with a concluding period.
- Lowercase the first letter of the bulleted item.
Lists of items that are each at least one independent sentence or that can be treated like a full sentence
Format:
The requirements for selection are:
- Submit a nomination form.
- Include a statement of intent.
- Have the support of your program head/supervisor. This is required due to the time commitment required.
Rules:
- Capitalize the first letter of the bulleted item and add a period at the end.