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Samuel M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$10/hr
5.0
25 jobs

TOP-RATED Research Writer | Academic Research Writer, Copy Editor & Proofreader🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 📌I help clients publish high-quality research papers, strengthen manuscripts, improve clarity, and ensure their documents meet academic and professional standards. 📌My expertise includes research writing, copy editing, proofreading, formatting, and content refinement with close attention to detail and accuracy. 📌For AI-generated project, I manually edit the document to add human touch making it sound natural. My work focuses on: ✔️ Clear academic writing ✔️ Strong argument development ✔️Evidence-based research ✔️Literature review ✔️Creative writing and research summaries ✔️Capstone Projects ✔️ Proper citation and document formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) ✔️ Plagiarism-safe and original content ✔️ On-time delivery with regular progress updates 📚 Services I offer; • Thesis & Dissertation Writing Support • Research Paper & Essay Writing • Literature Reviews • Book review/Editing • Proofreading & Academic Editing • Referencing & Formatting (APA / MLA / Chicago) • Research Summaries I take a professional, detail-oriented approach to every project and work best with clients who need reliable long-term academic support rather than rushed, low-quality work. If you’re looking for an academic writer/ Copy editor who values accuracy, clarity, and deadlines, You are in the right place. Feel free to place your order!

  • Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Writing
  • English
  • Article Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Academic Research
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Academic Editing
  • AI Content Editing
  • AI Content Detection
  • Content Editing
  • Content Rewriting
  • Technical Writing
  • Research Papers
  • Academic Writing
  • Data Entry
  • Content Writing
David M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$12/hr
5.0
191 jobs

Greetings! I am a professional transcriptionist, legal transcriptionist, closed captioning specialist (srt), edito/proofreader and data annotator with over 5 years of experience and 2000+ hours of transcription work across different content types. I specialize in transforming audio, video, image, and text into accurate, well-structured, and usable formats. My core expertise is in legal transcription, closed captioning (SRT), and data annotation for AI and machine learning projects. I focus on precision, consistency, confidentiality, and attention to detail, especially in complex recordings involving multiple speakers, accents, or technical/legal terminology. In addition to my core services, I also provide Swahili translation, research-based writing, SEO content writing, and academic writing support. --- ## ⭐ Core Services ### ⚖️ Legal Transcription I provide accurate legal transcription for court proceedings, hearings, depositions, and legal recordings. I understand the importance of accuracy, formatting, confidentiality, and proper handling of legal terminology. --- ### 🎧 Transcription & Closed Captioning (SRT) I deliver high-quality transcripts for interviews, podcasts, lectures, webinars, and conversational recordings. I provide clean or verbatim transcripts with speaker identification and timestamps when required. I also create and edit SRT subtitle files that are properly synchronized and easy to read. --- ### 🧠 Data Annotation (Image, Video, Text, Interactive Content) I provide accurate annotation services for AI and machine learning datasets, including image labeling, video annotation, text classification, and structured labeling for interactive environments. I ensure consistency, precision, and strict adherence to project guidelines. --- ## ✍️ Supporting Services ### 📚 Research & Writing I conduct structured research and write clear, well-organized articles, reports, blogs, and web content based on accurate information. ### 🔍 SEO Writing I create SEO-optimized content that improves readability, engagement, and online visibility. ### 🎓 Academic Writing I assist with essays, research papers, and academic formatting with clarity, structure, and proper academic standards. ### 🌍 Swahili Translation I translate content between English and Swahili while preserving meaning, tone, and natural flow. ### 📝 Editing & Proofreading I improve grammar, clarity, structure, and readability while maintaining the original voice and intent. --- ## ⭐ Why Work With Me ✔ 2000+ hours of transcription experience ✔ ⚖️ Legal transcription specialist ✔ 🎧 High accuracy in audio with accents and background noise ✔ 🧠 Strong attention to detail and consistency ✔ 🔒 Reliable, confidential, and professional handling of all projects ✔ 🤝 Focused on long-term client relationships ✔ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality mindset in every project --- ## 💰 Rate $17.50/hr --- ## 📅 Availability Available and ready to start immediately. Open to both short-term and ongoing projects.

  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Closed Captioning
  • Legal Transcription
  • General Transcription
  • Subtitle Edit
  • SRT
  • Research Papers
  • Essay
  • Literature Review
  • Dissertation Writing
  • Data Annotation
  • Machine Learning
  • Academic Writing
  • Video Annotation
  • Image Annotation
  • Resume Writing
  • AI Model Training
  • Quality Assurance
Lingston C.

Nairobi, Kenya

$10/hr
5.0
86 jobs

Words carry weight—let’s make yours land with precision, clarity, and impact. I specialize in fact-checking, editing, proofreading, AI content evaluation, and training dataset creation with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and publication-ready quality. With experience across academic, web, SEO, and AI training projects, I help organizations improve content quality, data reliability, and language model performance. What sets me apart: ✔ Deep expertise in fact-checking & source validation ✔ AI content evaluation and response assessment ✔ Training dataset creation and annotation support ✔ Advanced editing & proofreading for flow, tone, and readability ✔ Strong command of grammar, syntax, and editorial standards ✔ Experience collaborating with AI teams and data scientists ✔ Research-driven approach with strong analytical skills ✔ Consistent delivery of high-quality work under deadlines Core Services: ✔ Fact-checking & accuracy verification ✔ AI content evaluation ✔ Training dataset creation ✔ Copy editing & proofreading ✔ Academic editing & formatting ✔ SEO content writing & optimization ✔ Content quality assurance ✔ Instructional content review ✔ Research & trend analysis ✔ Editorial standards enforcement Tools: Google Docs | Research Databases | Content Management Systems | Digital Content Creation Tools AI Tools: ChatGPT · Claude · Grammarly · Jasper AI · QuillBot · Hemingway Editor · Copy.ai · Perplexity AI If the goal is accurate, credible, and professionally polished content, that’s exactly what gets delivered. Whether you need publication-ready content, AI evaluation support, training datasets, SEO articles, or rigorous fact-checking, I combine editorial expertise with modern AI workflows to deliver reliable results. ✦ EDITING & PROOFREADING — I refine grammar, syntax, structure, readability, and consistency to ensure content communicates clearly and professionally. ✦ AI CONTENT EVALUATION — I assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy, relevance, coherence, instruction compliance, tone, and overall quality while providing actionable feedback. ✦ TRAINING DATASET CREATION — I support dataset development, annotation, labeling, and content review processes that help improve AI model performance and reliability. ✦ NLP & LANGUAGE PROJECTS — I contribute to language-focused initiatives through content analysis, data organization, feedback interpretation, and quality review aligned with NLP objectives. ✦ ACADEMIC WRITING & EDITING — From citations and references to research-backed arguments, I follow strict academic standards including APA, MLA, Chicago, and other style guides. ✦ SEO & WEB CONTENT — I create content that balances search visibility with reader engagement, ensuring value, readability, and performance. ✦ FACT-CHECKING & ACCURACY VERIFICATION — I verify claims, statistics, references, and sources to maintain credibility and trust. ✦ COLLABORATION & QUALITY ASSURANCE — I work effectively with content teams, researchers, and data scientists to maintain quality standards across projects. Blog Content I create structured, engaging blog content that captures attention while delivering meaningful information. Every piece is optimized for readability, audience engagement, and long-term value. Business Writing I deliver professional business content that prioritizes clarity, accuracy, and purpose. My writing supports effective communication and informed decision-making. Article Writing I produce well-researched articles supported by verified information, clear organization, and strong editorial quality. Blog Writing I develop audience-focused blog posts that combine practical insights, strong structure, and engaging storytelling. English I possess advanced written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of grammar, style, tone, and audience adaptation. Research & Analysis I conduct thorough research, evaluate sources, identify trends, and apply analytical thinking to strengthen content quality and decision-making. AI Training & Evaluation I support AI projects through content assessment, dataset preparation, instruction evaluation, feedback interpretation, and quality control processes. Remote Collaboration I excel in remote work environments, managing deadlines effectively while maintaining clear communication and consistent project delivery. Additional Skills • Editing • AI Content Evaluation • Training Dataset Creation • NLP (Natural Language Processing) • Collaboration with Data Scientists • Analytical Skills • Editorial Standards Enforcement • Written Communication • Verbal Communication • Digital Content Creation Tools • Feedback Interpretation • Time Management • Remote Work Proficiency • Instructional Design • Research on Writing Trends • Fact-Checking • Proofreading • SEO Writing • Academic Editing • Content Quality Assurance • Content Research

  • Academic Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Fact-Checking
  • English
  • Grammar & Syntax Review
  • Content Editing
  • References & Citations
  • Article Writing
  • Website Content
  • Academic Editing
  • SEO Writing
  • Topic Research
  • Google Docs
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Quality Assurance
  • Style Guide
  • Content Localization
  • Written Language
George O.

Nairobi, Kenya

$10/hr
5.0
247 jobs

Academic Writer |Expert Essay Writer | Financial Writing | Research Paper Expert | Business Essay | | DBA| Marketing Essay| URGENT Essays|| Dissertation|| Research Paper|| AI Humanizer|| AI Remover|| Humanize|| Proofreading ||Essay Writing| Management Essay | Market Researchs | Nursing| Business Plan | Accounting and Finance | Academic Writing & Research | Dissertation, Thesis & Academic Research Paper | Business Writing | Proofreader and Editor | Assignment Work | Report Writing | Case Study | Business Case Study | Marketing Case Study | Economics Essay | College essay | Economics Case Study | Quality Solution | Quick Research | Urgent Essay | Fast Turnaround | Guarantee Professional Work | Academic Tutor | Summary Analysis | Human Resource Essay | SWOT Analysis | Market Researcher | Accurate Reference & Citation Styles | Pestle Analysis | Essay writing |Academic writing | Research| STATA |STATISTICS |R |TABLEAU |MATLAB|| NO AI|| DBA|| Quality class work || AI Removal service||Conference papers For the last 9 years, I have been working as a part-time tutor. I have over 9 years of academic research, tutoring, and writing, having worked with over 1699 delighted students here on Upwork and outside of Upwork. I am an essay tutor who will help you write academic papers, including but not limited to argumentative essays, dissertations, speeches, responses, term papers, research papers, and many other types of college essays. You will be delighted with my service when you deliver excellent assignments on time and up to academic standards. My business model is focused on meeting high-quality promises. If this is the kind of service you are looking for, please send me an invitationn ASAP. I will reply in less than 1 minute. Regards, ONLINE COURSES. Chemistry/Online quiz Biology/Online quiz English 101 Mass communication Online exams, weekly quizzes at affordable hourly rates Services offered - Literature Reviews - Research Papers - Research Proposals - Urgent Essays - Research Articles - Research Reports - Systematic Literature Review - Essay Writing - Lab reports - Books - Exceptional Statement of Purpose - Response/Review/Reflection - Summaries - Critical Analysis - Case Studies - Proofreading and Editing - Research Paper tutoring - Standard Formatting - Paraphrasing & Re-writing - 100 % Plagiarism Free Text - Attached Plagiarism report to show originality (Turnitin) I also specialize in Various SUBJECTS/DISCIPLINES such as: - History (World Wars, American History, African History, World History, etc.). - Literature (Essays, term papers, reports, papers). - Poetry - Religion - Philosophy - Biology and other Physical Sciences - Chemistry - Education and Research - Nursing, Healthcare and Medicine - Management - Business and Management - Healthcare Administration and Management - Accounting and finance TOOLS USED √Grammarly √Turnitin Account (For plagiarism and AI check and Reports). CITATION/Referencing FORMATS - APA( 6th,7th) - MLA - Harvard - Chicago/Turabian - Oxford

  • Proofreading
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  • College Essay
  • Coursework Assignment
  • PowerPoint Presentation
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  • Economics
  • Economic Analysis
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  • Tutoring
  • Research Papers
  • Statistics
  • Stata
Saada J.

Nairobi, Kenya

$7/hr
4.5
19 jobs

I help people clean up their words and audio so everything sounds clear, natural, and professional. I’ve worked with podcasts, interviews, websites, and reports — making sure the transcription is accurate, the translation makes sense, and the text is polished. I also do light audio editing like cutting out noise or trimming long pauses, so your content is ready to go. Services I offer: Transcription (with speaker labels + timestamps) English ↔ [Your Language] translation Proofreading + grammar cleanup Audio trimming, clarity boosts, noise removal Subtitling and captions I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. If you need someone to make your audio and words sound their best, I’ve got you. Just send a message and let’s get started.

  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Video Transcription
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Academic Transcription
  • Swahili
  • English
  • Document Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • English Tutoring
Kevin O.

Nairobi, Kenya

$20/hr
4.9
219 jobs

Struggling to get a dense, technical draft ready for journal submission, thesis defense, or grant review? I edit and proofread academic and professional writing for PhDs, researchers, and ESL authors, so it reads clean, native-level, and publication-ready, on deadline, every time. What I do: • Academic & copy editing: journal articles, theses, dissertations, research papers, grant proposals, college admissions essays • Style compliance: APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard — US and British English • Line-by-line grammar, clarity, and flow edits that keep your voice intact • ESL-to-native fluency polishing Specialized fields: economics, finance, medicine & healthcare (nursing, allied health, alternative medicine), political science, marketing, IT, and business. How I work: you send the draft, I return a tracked-changes edit with a clear turnaround time (typically 24–72 hours depending on length), plus a short note on any structural issues worth flagging. Track record: 10+ years editing for professors, PhD candidates, and researchers at leading institutions, with a Job Success Score built on repeat academic clients. Send me your draft or a sample paragraph, and I'll tell you exactly how I'd approach it, no obligation.

  • Academic Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Error Detection
  • Formatting
  • Writing
  • Academic Research
  • Academic Editing
  • Academic Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Style Guide
  • Content Editing
  • Article
  • Cover Letter Writing

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