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sarameg - Nov 19, 2008 4:42:06 pm PST #1161 of 6690

Editor question: "mission-driven" or "mission driven"?


Dana - Nov 19, 2008 4:44:12 pm PST #1162 of 6690
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

How's it being used in the sentence? If it's something like "mission-driven goals", then it's hyphenated because it's an adjective.


Amy - Nov 19, 2008 4:49:26 pm PST #1163 of 6690
Because books.

What Dana said. Most hyphenation is placement- and use-dependent.


sarameg - Nov 19, 2008 4:50:50 pm PST #1164 of 6690

Resume for a non-profit: "To lead a team of mission driven artists with the common goal of enriching children and young people with the power of the arts. "


Amy - Nov 19, 2008 4:52:12 pm PST #1165 of 6690
Because books.

I would use the hyphen there, sarameg.

Also, cool job!


sarameg - Nov 19, 2008 4:54:18 pm PST #1166 of 6690

Not for me, but for a friend. It would be an AWESOME job for her and one finally worthy of her skillset.


Dana - Nov 19, 2008 4:59:18 pm PST #1167 of 6690
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Definitely hyphen. What kind of artists? misson-driven artists. It's two words used as one unit.


sarameg - Nov 19, 2008 5:01:51 pm PST #1168 of 6690

It is for a children's art institute non-profit. Mission statement: "[x] provides meaningful experiences in the arts taught by outstanding and loving educators, inspiring the children of the [location] to understand and develop attitudes and values contributing to a stronger sense of community, humanity and good will. Every child in the [location] will personally benefit by participating in an educational opportunity through [x]."


Amy - Nov 19, 2008 5:18:20 pm PST #1169 of 6690
Because books.

I so want that job. Wow.


sarameg - Nov 19, 2008 5:35:16 pm PST #1170 of 6690

She's spent all but college in that community and been actively involved: youth groups, managing successful campaigns for two state senators, harangued one into signing on to a no-tolerance DUI law when she was in high school. She's working as a manager in a camera shop which loves her, but... she's wasted there and they pay shit. And she needs this.