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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.

With a B.A. in Biology from Baylor University and a Master of Education from Texas A&M University–Commerce, I bring a strong foundation in science, education, and leadership. My background includes expertise in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and student support, paired with advanced proofreading and editing skills that ensure clarity and accuracy in academic and professional work. I have experience applying research-based practices, problem-solving, and communication skills to help learners succeed. Dedicated to lifelong learning, I aim to positively impact students and the broader community. - Certified Proofreader through Proofread Anywhere, demonstrating expertise in grammar, punctuation, and attention to detail - Proofreader for Distributed Proofreaders, reviewing and preparing texts for digital publication -Contributor to Project Gutenberg, editing and formatting public domain works to ensure accuracy and readability

Hi there! I am an American Native English editor and proofreader whose work has been used in/by some of the world's: - ✅ Leading book publishers and news publications (Abrams Books, Forbes) - ✅ High ranking academic journals and institutions (ASCE Library, The US Chamber of Commerce, AAAS) - ✅ Top businesses, brands, and websites (PetSmart, Netflix Originals, PILOT Inc.) ...and I’m very excited to help bring your own writing to life today! I provide you with masterful copy + line editing, error-free proofreading, and professional formatting - all on a fast turnaround time. With me, you can be sure you're getting the highest quality English editing on the market. My editing process is done entirely by hand, combing through each word and every comma to expertly copy edit and transform your writing into the most professional, powerful, and engaging document possible. What separates great editing from good editing isn't just catching errors, but knowing when to hold back. My job isn't to rewrite your work in my voice; it's to find the strongest version of yours and bring it to the surface. After 500+ projects, I've developed an instinct for exactly where a piece loses momentum, where a sentence is working harder than it needs to, and where a single word change makes a paragraph land the way it was always meant to. Some words from a few of my happy clients: ⭐ - "Lindsey was EXCELLENT! I would highly recommend for any of your editing needs. Flexible, intelligent, highly skilled and all around a great person to work with!" ⭐ - "Lindsey did great work, my book went #1 in 12 Amazon Bestselling categories! and his finishing touches were a great investment!" ⭐ - "Lindsey is the quintessential editor. I could not recommend him more. Such a great guy to work with, very detailed, and eager to overdeliver. And overdeliver is what he did. You will not be disappointed by the level of skill and expertise he offers. One of the best people I've worked with here on Upwork." ⭐ - "Lindsey is legit. He said he could tackle my problem editing with his xp and he most certainly did. Laid out his initial opinion and about the time it should take him then went to work. Not only was it effective, it was extremely prompt. If I ever need an editor again he will have first dibs. No question." ⭐ - "Always great working with Lindsey. Turnaround time is super quick and the work is high class." ⭐ - "I cannot say enough about Lindsey's ability to elevate my writing. If you want to communicate clearly and concisely, Lindsey is the writer and editor you need. Thank you again, Lindsey! :)" ⭐ - "As always, brilliant work. I can trust Lindsey with any writing project and know it will come back sounding and looking AMAZING!" Some examples of services I can provide, broken down by category: ACADEMIC: Editing and proofreading, including paper, dissertation, thesis, essay, and research report revisions. APA 6 and 7, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago Manual of Style formatting are all specialties that I can easily handle! ADMISSIONS: School and university admissions essay coaching, MBA, job application, resume, and CV editing; personal statements and statements of purpose AI CONTENT: Editing and bringing a human touch to enhance AI-generated drafts and make them publishing-ready ARTICLES AND BLOGS: Working with you to find your unique author’s voice and help fine-tune your content to be clear and compelling. I'm deeply familiar with AP Style and Chicago (CMOS) best practices, but I can also quickly interface with custom or in-house style conventions! BOOKS: Fiction and non-fiction book editing and proofreading; short story, epic novel, or autobiography BUSINESS: Correspondence (including B2B), marketing material, and product text, as well as corporate websites, internal documents, email campaigns, content and news articles, sales, and newsletters DEVELOPMENTAL: Assessing content at a high level to help develop ideas, structure, and narrative resonance GRANT WRITING: Polishing grant documents to be persuasive, professional, and clear SCIENTIFIC and MEDICAL: Science and medical proofreading, copy editing, and fact-checking TECHNICAL: Technical editing of internal documentation, manuals, whitepapers, and reports WEBSITES: Website content editing and proofreading across all types of genres and design styles - AND MORE (Don't see your project type listed? Reach out - chances are I can help!) I’m also available on retainer for ongoing or high-priority editing needs. Ready to get started? Send me a message with a brief description of your project (document type, word count, and any deadlines I should know about) and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. I'd love to take a look!

I work with PhD candidates, master's students, and researchers who want their papers to actually be read, not just filed away in a digital graveyard. Over the past 6+ years and 1k+ projects, I’ve helped academics rescue their brilliant ideas from the clutches of over-complication by sharpening arguments, fixing structure, and ensuring compliance with terrifying formatting guidelines, all while keeping their unique voice intact. If you’re working on any of these: 🔘Thesis & Dissertation 🔘Research Paper 🔘Literature Review 🔘Book & Manuscript 🔘Coursework assignments, 🔘 Instructional/Curriculum Design, etc. And you want thoughtful, rigorous support on your project, I’d be glad to help; just message me. Tell me what you’re working on, where you’re stuck, and what you need help with so we can begin the journey together. I approach academic writing and editing with careful attention to evidence, structure, clarity, and academic integrity. I don’t simply edit sentences or fill pages. I take time to understand the research, examine the relevant literature, and make sure the writing reflects the evidence and the purpose of the study. My background in the social sciences, education, and behavioral sciences allows me work across a range of academic topics and research designs. I’m comfortable working with both qualitative and quantitative research and adapting my approach to the discipline, methodology, and requirements of each project. How I can support your project ▪️Thesis & Dissertation Writing and Editing ▫️Research Paper & Manuscript Editing ▪️Literature Reviews & Systematic Literature Reviews ▫️ Academic Proofreading & Copyediting ▪️ Research Proposal Development ▫️ Qualitative & Quantitative Research Support ▪️Data Interpretation & Results Presentation ▫️ Citation & Reference Management ▪️ Academic Formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles) ▫️ Zotero & Mendeley Reference Management ▪️ ESL & International Student Academic Editing ▫️ Final Review for Clarity, Consistency, and Academic Quality Good academic writing is not simply about using sophisticated language. It is about presenting a clear line of reasoning, engaging with the right evidence, and communicating the research in a way that readers can follow. That is the standard I bring to every project. I also understand that academic work often comes with tight deadlines and a lot of pressure. You can expect clear communication, careful attention to detail, and dependable delivery throughout the project. If you’re looking for someone who will take the time to understand your research rather than apply a generic template, send me a message. I’d be happy to discuss your project and see how I can help.

I provide a wide range of writing and editing services: proofreading, copy editing, grammar and syntax review, content rewriting, line editing, and developmental editing of academic, nonfiction, financial, tax, and legal projects. I also index books, record for Radio Talking Books and record audiobooks for Audible and Librivox. Since 2020 I have edited more than a dozen nonfiction books, three book-length dissertations, more than 50 academic journal articles, numerous master’s theses and other shorter works, and several white papers. As a retired attorney, judge, and business school professor, I've applied my expertise to subjects ranging from an analysis of the UK's system of dual-class shares, to whether the legal definition of genocide should encompass political grounds, to the environmental aspects of fast fashion, and everything in between. I recently edited and indexed a book on the unique problems of employing those with criminal histories, which was published in 2024 by Springer Nature. I have also edited nearly a dozen travel and how-to books for CZYK Publishing, an independent publisher in the United States. I have extensive experience, and particular expertise, in working with clients for whom English is a second (or third) language. I edit in MS Word and return for each project a redline with my suggested edits and explanatory comments and, when appropriate, a clean copy ready for use. I have also edited in Google Docs and in Adobe. I have certificates in editing from the University of Washington and from the University of Chicago, a doctorate in accounting/business/economics from the University of Minnesota, and a law degree from the University of Michigan. I would love to speak with you about how I can help you make your writing clear, concise, and compelling. As a first step, let's schedule an interview to discuss your project!

I am a PhD-level Academic Writer and Editor with 8+ years of experience helping Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students produce clear, credible, and supervisor-approved academic work. I specialize in theses, dissertations, research papers, literature reviews, and journal articles that meet the highest academic standards. All work is 100% original, plagiarism-free, and AI-free, with a Turnitin report available upon request. My goal is not just to write but to refine ideas, strengthen arguments, and deliver publication-ready academic documents. 🏆 What I Can Help You With ✔ PhD & Master’s Thesis and Dissertation (Writing, Editing & Proofreading) ✔ Research Papers & Journal Articles ✔ Literature Reviews & Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR) ✔ Research Proposals & Methodology Chapters ✔ Essays, Coursework & Case Studies ✔ Editing, Proofreading & Formatting ✔Annotated bibliographies and abstracts ✔Turnitin plagiarism reduction and academic paraphrasing ✔PowerPoint research presentations ✔Academic tutoring and research support ✔ Strategic & Business Reports (SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces) ✔Copy editing for clarity and academic tone ✔Line editing for structure and sentence flow ✔Proofreading for grammar, punctuation, and consistency ✔Citation correction and reference verification ✔Formatting for university and journal submission ✔AI detection cleanup and human editing ✔Plagiarism reduction and Turnitin cleanup ✔ Quantitative Research Analysis ✔ Qualitative Research Analysis ✔ Survey Design and Questionnaire Development ✔ Statistical Data Interpretation and Reporting ✔ Research Gap Identification ✔ Conceptual Framework Development ✔ Theoretical Framework Development ✔ Hypothesis Development and Testing ✔ Research Topic Selection and Refinement ✔ Academic Paraphrasing and Content Improvement ✔ Journal Manuscript Preparation for Publication ✔ Conference Paper Writing and Editing ✔ Academic Poster Design for Conferences ✔ Reference Management using EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley ✔ APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, IEEE Citation Formatting ✔ LaTeX and Overleaf Academic Document Formatting ✔ Systematic Review PRISMA Flow Diagram Preparation ✔ Research Data Visualization and Charts ✔ Academic CV and Research Statement Editing 🛠 Tools, Styles & Expertise Citation Styles: APA 7, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, IEEE, Vancouver Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Data Analysis: SPSS, NVivo Reference Managers: EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley Other Tools: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Turnitin, LaTeX and Overleaf 🌟Fields Covered: • Business and Management • Social Sciences • Education • Psychology • Nursing and Health Sciences • Economics • Information Technology • Project Management • Public Health 🌟 Why Clients Choose Me ✅ 100% plagiarism-free & AI-free academic writing ✅ Human written research work ✅ Clear structure, strong arguments & academic tone ✅ Supervisor-approved & publication-ready results ✅ Unlimited revisions within scope ✅ On-time delivery with responsive communication ✅ Experience across business, management, psychology, education, health & social sciences 💡 My Promise I don’t just fix grammar - I strengthen your research. Whether you need a full academic paper or expert editing, I ensure your work is cohesive, credible, and impactful. 📩 Message me today to discuss your project - I’m ready to help you achieve academic success.