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Mary G.

Bluff City, Tennessee

$45/hr
4.9
660 jobs

I. EDITING/WRITING, academic and technical II. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS in R & MS Excel III. TIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS I. EDITING/WRITING I combine graduate-level mathematical knowledge with excellent writing skills. Prior to earning a Ph.D. in Decision Sciences and an MBA, I was awarded graduate and undergraduate degrees in English literature and worked as an editor of technical materials. I specialize in academic writing/editing, particularly for quantitative subjects, and am a published author in peer-reviewed journals. I can and have edited many types of documents: policies and procedures, theses and dissertations (many for ESL students), white papers, reports, papers targeted at academic journals. Books I've edited that are currently for sale on Amazon include the following: Mike Barrett, "SAT Math 2 Prep Black Book" Phil Champagne, "The Book of Satoshi: The Collected Writings of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto" Mukesh Prasad, "From Light to Eternity" Ronald J. Ryan, "The U.S. Pension Crisis" Jon Warner, Business Optimization: A Simple and Effective Approach for Achieving Ongoing Business Success D. K. Willardson, "Quantitative Hitting: Surprising Discoveries of the Game’s Best Hitters" Anna Wozniak, "The Demon That Occupied Wall Street: How Social Thinkers Deceived Human Mind" My Editing Methodology: If you are seeking someone to edit your 30,000-word thesis in 2 hours for $40, please look elsewhere. A typical edit for me is as follows: 1) A paragraph-level read that usually proceeds at a rate of about 1,000 words/hour. Here I correct/modify grammar, spelling, and some formatting. This rate may be much lower for exacting editing such as papers targeted at academic journals and personal statements written in support of job applications. 2) A higher level reading to not only catch anything I missed in my first reading but also to check the document for flow, clarity, and internal consistency. 3) A spelling and grammar check through MS Word. 4) A final look for orphan headings or anything else that could have gone wrong. I am expert in MS Word and can style headings and tables, figures, and equations so that Word can generate a table of contents and lists of tables, figures, and equations, respectively. I can style headings according to a particular format (i.e., APA 7th ed.). For mathematical or statistical material, I can generate graphics through either R's basic plotting functions or the ggplot2 package or through MS Excel. I am an intermediate user of LaTeX (Overleaf) and rMarkdow A further service is reference citation and bibliography. I prefer to use a source-management software such as EndNote or Mendeley, which will generate a bibliography automatically. If you should have any questions concerning your particular document, please do not hesitate to ask. I offer small, complimentary sample edits. Lastly, I do not do homework or work for students, although I do provide advice within the limits of editing work--pointing out what I see as flaws or gaps in logic of a document I'm editing. Aside from its being academically dishonest, it places a great deal of responsibility on me. What if I were to do the work and then the work earned an F? I appreciate your understanding with respect to this. II. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS I am proficient in R and C++. I've had extensive classroom and work experience performing various types of quantitative analyses and currently use R and MS Excel for analysis. I'm particularly adept at logistic regression. III. TIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS 1. Upon payment of their monthly fee to Upwork, freelancers are given 100 connects with which to apply for jobs. In the past, jobs typically cost 3-5 connects to apply for. However, the cost in connects has been increasing over the last couple of years, and the latest I've seen is 31 connects! Based on this, a freelancer would only be able to apply for 3 jobs per month without purchasing additional connects. A job poster who charges, for instance, 31 connects for a job that will pay a fixed price of only $15 (of which the freelancer will only receive 85% or $12.75) may not get much attention, particularly from well-qualified freelancers. One possibility is to issue invitations to qualified freelancers, who will then pay nothing in connects to apply for your job. I konw that I am not applying for jobs I would have in the past because of their excessive cost. Therefore, you are missing out on qualified freelancers due to connect inflation. 2. Give complete details on your job--whether it's editing a fiction or nonfiction book, for instance. 3. If you are seeking to hire a new freelancer but have already hired someone that did not work out. your job description will show that you've hired someone. As a consequence, a freelancer may not risk spending connects to apply for your job, thinking it's already been filled. THEREFORE, MAKE CLEAR THAT YOU ARE SEEKING A NEW HIRE IN YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION.

  • Academic Proofreading
  • Proofreading
  • Technical Editing
  • Statistics
  • R
  • Statistical Computing
  • Analytics
  • Copy Editing
  • Academic Editing
  • Academic Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Academic Research
  • EndNote
  • Markdown
  • LaTeX
Michael Scott W.

Placerville, California

$25/hr
5.0
241 jobs

Reading and writing is my passion. I'm fascinated with wordsmithing! I've had over twenty years experience writing lessons, curriculum, powerpoint presentations, staffing related documents, forms, and much more. With extensive experience in editing, proofreading, and coaching writers to improve their craft, I've recently been honored to receive the Top Rated badge on the Upwork platform, putting me in the top 10% of freelancers on this site! I work with multiple publishers across several reading genres editing and proofreading their many projects across several authors and book projects, and enjoy a productively great relationship with each and every one. With a Bachelor's Degree in English from UC Berkeley and a Master's Degree in Leadership and Global Issues (socio-economics/cultural), I am well trained and experienced to handle the context, editing, and proofreading in many genres. Choose me to help you along in your project, and you'll get someone highly skilled in wordsmithing who also has a passion to help my clients succeed and thrive in their projects!

  • Academic Proofreading
  • Proofreading
  • Editing & Proofreading
Arshi Q.

Hobart, Australia

$55/hr
4.9
56 jobs

I am a professional editor and proofreader with 7 years of experience working with businesses, academics, and professionals across health, finance, and technology. When I edit a document, I look at the whole picture whether the ideas flow logically, whether the tone is consistent, whether the reader will follow the argument from beginning to end. Then I look at the details. My editing work covers website content, academic papers and theses, business reports, research documents, and long-form articles. I work across APA, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago referencing styles and am comfortable with both British and American English conventions. I am also experienced in SEO content editing, which means I can review web copy not just for correctness but for readability, keyword integration, and structure, the things that affect how content performs online. Clients come to me when the document matters, before a thesis submission, a website launch, or a business proposal goes to a decision maker. I make sure it is clear, polished, and exactly what it needs to be. If you are not sure whether your document needs a proofread or a full structural edit, feel free to message me and I will let you know what I think it needs.

  • Academic Proofreading
  • Proofreading
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Academic Editing
  • Academic Writing
  • Academic Research
  • SEO Content
  • Content Writing
  • AI Content Writing
  • Content Planning
  • Website Content
  • Book Editing
  • Amazon Book Category Research
  • Academic Content Development
  • Article Writing
  • Web Content Development
  • Web Content Strategy
  • Medical Editing
  • Science & Medical Translation
  • Medical Writing
Fida R.

Tetouan, Morocco

$7/hr
5.0
5 jobs

💎 10 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trusted and highly recommended by clients Are you searching for a complete, end-to-end solution to publish your book? As an experienced Amazon KDP publishing specialist and self-publishing consultant with proven expertise across major platforms, I deliver results-driven services that transform manuscripts into professionally published, market-ready books. 🌟 COMPREHENSIVE BOOK PUBLISHING SERVICES I am your one-stop shop for all publishing needs, offering professional services across multiple platforms including: ✅ Amazon KDP Publishing & Optimization ✅ IngramSpark Publishing & Print-on-Demand Formatting ✅ Draft2Digital, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble Press ✅ Full eBook Conversion (EPUB, EPUB3, Mobi formats) ✅ Professional Book Formatting & Typesetting ✅ Book Interior Design & Layout ✅ Publishing Consultation & Strategy 🎨 PROFESSIONAL BOOK DESIGN & EDITING My design and editing services ensure your book not only looks professional but reads flawlessly: ✅ Eye-Catching Book Cover Design ✅ Developmental Editing & Manuscript Editing ✅ Copy Editing & Proofreading Services ✅ AI Content Humanization (for AI-assisted manuscripts) ✅ Book Interior Design with professional typesetting ✅ Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & Canva expertise ✍️ GHOSTWRITING & CONTENT WRITING SERVICES Whether you have an idea or need complete writing support: ✅ Professional Ghostwriting Services ✅ Content Writing & Copywriting ✅ Book Description Copywriting (conversion-focused) ✅ Title Creation & Subtitle Creation ✅ Creative Writing & Book Writing Coach support 💡 WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT ✔️ Execution-Focused Approach: I don't just advise, I execute. From manuscript to market, I handle every detail with professional standards. ✔️ Platform Expertise: Extensive experience with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and all major self-publishing platforms. I know what works. ✔️ Complete Solutions: No need to hire multiple freelancers. I provide end-to-end service covering writing, editing, design, formatting, publishing, and marketing. ✔️ 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed: Professional quality, fast turnaround, and revisions included until you're completely satisfied. ✔️ Up-to-Date Expertise: Specialized in trending services like AI Content Humanization, Amazon A+ Content, and advanced Book SEO strategies. 🎯 WHO I WORK WITH I partner with authors who: • Value professional quality and execution over the cheapest option • Want their book to stand out in competitive Amazon categories • Need expert guidance through the self-publishing journey • Are serious about building author credibility and long-term sales • Want a trusted publishing consultant who handles the technical details Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer, I provide personalized publishing consultation to guide you from manuscript to successful book launch. 📊 MY EXPERTISE COVERS Publishing Platforms: Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble Press, BookBaby, Lulu, Lightning Source, ACX Design Tools: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva Services: Book Formatting, Book Cover Design, Ghostwriting, Developmental Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Manuscript Editing, eBook Conversion, Typesetting, Print-on-Demand Formatting, Book Interior Design, Content Writing, Copywriting, Book Description Writing 🚀 READY TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK THE RIGHT WAY? Let me take the stress out of self-publishing and help you create a professionally published book that stands out, ranks well, and sells consistently. From formatting and design to marketing and Amazon optimization, I provide the complete publishing solution you need. 📩 Contact me today for a publishing consultation, and let's discuss how I can help you achieve your author goals.

  • Academic Proofreading
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Book Cover Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Book Editing
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Publishing Fundamentals
  • Line Editing
  • Formatting
  • Layout Design
  • Print Design
  • Typesetting
  • AI Content Editing
  • KDP Interior
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Book Design
  • Book Layout
  • Ebook Formatting
  • IngramSpark
Danang N.

Bandung, Indonesia

$10/hr
4.8
86 jobs

Hello, I'm Danang, a business administration MBA-DBA, economics, management, and social sciences academic writer, researcher, Scopus peer reviewer. With over 9 years of experience, I've tutoring, mentoring, proofreading and copyediting for over 11 doctorate dissertations and more than 13 master's theses for local and international clients. Essential Skills and Specializations: 💻 Professionally Manual Referencing (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, etc) 💻 Grammatically Correct Content (With Proof) 💻 100% Plagiarism Free (With Proof) 💻 100% Manual Work 💻 Adaptability on Pricing 💻 Editing and Proofreading 💻 Remove Artificial intelligence AI writing (with proof) 💻 Academic writing social sciences thesis-dissertation 💻 Editing, proofreading and mentoring thesis, dissertations, Research Articles, Journal research articles, Conference research articles 💻 Copy Editing and Proofreading 💻 Academic writing business administration thesis-dissertations 💻 Academic writing Management thesis-dissertations 💻 Academic Proofreading 💻 making Scopus and Web of Science WoS writing 💻 Copy Editing Ph.D.- Doctoral Dissertations: I specialize in business administration, economics, management, and social sciences, ensuring in-depth knowledge and experience in these domains. Master's Theses: With expertise in entrepreneurship, human resources, customer-based brand equity, marketing, and corporate brands, I assist for tutoring, mentoring, proofreading and copywriting your research paper. Academic formatting documents (e.g., master thesis reports, doctoral thesis-dissertation) and formatting: APA7, APA formatting, Chicago style, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver. Scopus Q1-Q4 /SCI /SSCI/WoS Journal: As a Scopus mentoring, proofreading, copyediting, I have successfully contributed to numerous articles published in Scopus Q1-Q4 journals. My work guarantees high-quality research and adherence to journal requirements. Research Methods: Proficient in both qualitative using Nvivo and quantitative research methods SEM-PLS using Smart Pls or IBM SPSS, I can assist you in designing robust studies and analyzing data using tools such as Bibliometric analysis using VOS Viewer and R Studio. I'm a reviewer for bibliometric analysis for Systematic Literature Review. Academic Integrity: I always write unique, plagiarism-free, and well-referenced work by using Turnitin for Instructor, and removing AI writings and Turnitin simililarities index. Selected Projects: Doctoral Dissertations : 1. Dissertation writing about.Corporate Image and Purchase Intention for a State-Owned Company in Indonesia (State University, Bandung) 2. Dissertation editing and writing for Brand Equity in Political Parties and Voting Intentions using CBBE (Leading Private 'Universities, Bandung) 3. Dissertation coach for Brand Equity in Political Parties and Voting Intentions (Leading Private Universities, Jakarta) 4. Dissertation writer - Revisit Intention on Tourism in Comparative Cities using Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE) Theory 5. Dissertation Editor and Writing- for Work Performance During Post-COVID-19. 6. Dissertation writing in Social Entrepreneurial Intention in an Entrepreneurial Organization (City of Bandung) 7. Saudi Generation Z's Buy Now Pay Later Adoption: A Study of Tamara and Tabby Applications using UTAUT2" 8. etc Master's Theses: 1. Thesis editing and writing - Social Entrepreneurial Intention in a Non-Profit Activity (City of Bandung) 2. Mentoring a Ph.D. thesis - User Behavior Intention using Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) (State University, Bandung) 3. Writing Master's Thesis Tutoring for Perceptions of High School Students Towards Physical Education Learning during COVID-19 (University of San Jose, Philippines) in 2023 4. etc International Articles: 1. USER BEHAVIOUR INTENTION USING UTAUT2 MODEL: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW RB (2019). 2. Social entrepreneurship intention: A systematic literature review (2019) 3. Systematic mapping study: Political attitudes in elections (2019). please message me if you need more info in google scholar. Essay: - The Impact of cost Sharing and Cost of living on UK Students: using a Stakeholders Theory. Literature Review: - Antecedents and Unintended Consequences of Social Media Marketing - social media-centric consumption (SMCC) across Cultures Why Choose Me: 🔥QUALITY ASSURANCE: I offer high-quality work that exceeds expectations. 🔥TIMELY DELIVERY: I understand deadlines and assure on-time project completion. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: I guarantee original, plagiarism-free content, AI writings free, and confidentiality. 🔥COLLABORATIVE APPROACH: I work closely with customers to understand their needs and give personalized project support. Don't hesitate to contact me if you require an expert, reliable academic writer and researcher. I will glad to assist.

  • Academic Proofreading
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Dissertation Writing
  • Research Papers
  • Thesis
  • Academic Writing
  • Academic Research
  • Academic Editing
  • Research Proposals
  • Journal Entries
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Professional Journal Citations
  • Article Writing
  • Article Submission
  • Partnership Coaching
Oluwayemisi J.

Lokoja, Nigeria

$20/hr
4.8
32 jobs

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎖️ UPWORK TOP RATED FREELANCER | 🧑‍💻 4+ years of professional experience in Data Science and Machine Learning. I have successfully completed several projects My clients value my attention to detail, technical expertise, and dedication to their success. In my 4 years of experience as a data scientist I've undertaken a multitude of projects including creation of machine learning models, utilization of clustering methodologies, implementation of image recognition systems, conducting text classification from CSV data, delving into time-series forecasting, and addressing tasks such as classification, prediction, and detection. ⭐️ My Areas of Expertise: ⭐️ ✔️ Machine Learning 🤖 ✔️ Deep Learning 🧠 ✔️ Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) 📊 ✔️ Data Visualization 🎨 ✔️ Cleaning 🧳 ✔️ Technical Writing ✍️ ✔️ Report Writing 📝 ✔️ Academic Research 📚 ✔️ Academic Writing 🖋️ ✔️ Research Paper Preparation 📖 ✔️ LaTeX Formatting 🖤 ⭐️ Projects I Have Worked On: ⭐️ ✔️ Academic Research in Data Science 📚🔬 ✔️ Credit card deetcion Using Machine Learning 💳 ✔️ Time Series Forecasting for Stock Prices 💹 ✔️ Milk Yield Prediction Using Machine Learning 🥛📈 ✔️ Skin Disease Classification Using Deep Learning 🧑‍⚕️🖼️ ✔️ Breast Cancer Prediction Models 🎗️🔬 ✔️ Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction 🩺📊 ✔️ Review Writing for Academic Research 📝📚 ✔️ Formatting Research Papers with LaTeX 🖤📖 ⭐️Why you should choose me over other freelancers⭐️ ✅ I am top rated on upwork and i take my time to deliver the best you want. ✅Client Reviews: I have focus on providing value to my clients and earning their TRUST. ✅I have a combination of both academic knowledge and practical experience in data science and data analysis ✅Responses: One of my top priorities is keeping my clients happy by being super responsive and maintaining open lines of communication. ✅Resilience: I take great pride in my resilience and my ability to find solutions to any challenges that my clients may face.you can as well reach out to my previous clients and asking them. ✅Kindness: When it comes to working with my clients, kindness is a fundamental value that I hold close to my heart. I believe in treating every client with the utmost respect, understanding their unique situations with empathy, and genuinely caring about improving their circumstances.

  • Academic Proofreading
  • Deep Learning
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Python
  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Analysis
  • Literature Review
  • Data Analytics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • Academic Research
  • Academic Writing
  • Academic Editing

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How to Hire Top Academic Proofreading Specialists

How to hire academic proofreading specialists

Academic proofreaders can help you check your work for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors while ensuring your sources are properly cited in accordance with academic style guides such as that of the APA (American Psychological Association).

So how do you hire academic proofreading specialists? What follows are some tips for finding top academic proofreading consultants on Upwork.

How to shortlist academic proofreading professionals

As you’re browsing available academic proofreading consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want an academic proofreading specialist who understands the formatting requirements and terminology of your industry.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., proofreading medical studies).
  • Feedback Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular academic proofreading specialist.

How to write an effective academic proofreading job post

With a clear picture of your ideal academic proofreading specialist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective academic proofreading job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From basic proofreading to structural editing, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or style guides, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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ACADEMIC PROOFREADING SPECIALISTS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is academic proofreading?

Academic proofreading is the practice of reviewing and editing academic papers such as journal articles, manuscripts, and research reports.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in academic proofreading professionals:

  • Academic proofreading
  • Style guides (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago)
  • Editing expertise (e.g., book editing, technical editing, academic editing)

Why hire academic proofreading specialists?

The trick to finding top academic proofreading specialists is to identify your needs. Is your goal to have someone do a quick check for punctuation, spelling, and grammar? Or do you also require a structural edit for cohesion and coherence? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire an academic proofreading specialist?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced academic proofreading specialist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their academic proofreading services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.