
Frequently asked questions
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Most of my clients are from natural sciences and engineering subjects, but I have also worked with social scientists and humanities scholars. I always make sure I am up to date with the disciplinary requirements before I start working on a manuscript.
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Absolutely. Your submissions will not be shared with any third party.
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It depends. Usually, it takes about a week to edit a full research paper, but if you have a looming deadline, the process can be sped up. This will entail an extra charge, though: you will be charged at the top of the price range indicated on the website.
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I try to provide all-round editing, which means I correct problems related to
Punctuation,
Grammar,
Vocabulary,
Sentence structure,
Flow,
Clarity,
Reader-friendliness,
Conciseness, and
Macrostructure.
In general, when something seems to be off, I help you find a better way of communicating your meaning.
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It depends on your needs. A typical writing course would have five half-day sessions, each focusing on a different topic, but we are happy to tailor both the content and the length of the course to your particular circumstances.
Sample course structure
Session 1: Vocabulary choices, sentence formation, style
Session 2: The writing process, paragraph formation, cohesion
Session 3: Methods, figures and tables, crafting a research story
Session 4: Introductions, conclusions, and abstracts
Session 5: Revision, punctuation, the submission process
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Courses are typically taken by up to 15 participants while workshops can accommodate up to 30 participants.
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While both formats rely on a combination of input and interactive exercises, there are a few differences. These are listed below.
Courses:
Comprise around 20 lessons
Take place regularly
Offer individual expert feedback
Assign homework
Workshops:
Comprise around 8 lessons
Are a one-off event
Offer supervised peer feedback
Do not assign homework
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The prices of all of our services depend on your needs. For instance, editing prices are calculated on the basis of the length of the text and the urgency of the request. The prices of courses and workshops depend on the number of lessons and the number of participants. So please get in touch: describe your needs so that we can provide a quote.
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Yes, we can reschedule appointments 24 hours in advance.