Coaching and Editing Services
Academic (Writing and Dissertation) Coaching
Individual Coaching Sessions are for scholars who want one on one guidance in reaching academic goals, writing a dissertation, getting published, advancing in their careers and improving their scholarly writing.
Coaching Sessions Focus on...
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Selecting a Research Agenda, Question(s), Topic and Formulating Research Ideas
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Overcoming Writer's Block, Getting Started, Organizing Ideas, Structuring Writing
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Assessing and Improving Approaches to Drafting, Revising and Writing
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Interpreting and Addressing Faculty or Journal Editor/Reviewer Feedback
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(Re)-Gaining Writing Momentum and Productivity
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Improving Writing Clarity, Coherence and Conciseness
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Writing a Dissertation, Thesis or Final Project
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Improving Presentation Skills
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Navigating Graduate School Culture and Working with Dissertation Committees
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Customized Subjects (revise & resubmits, grant writing, proposal writing, etc.)
Benefits
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Receive individualized writing guidance and instruction from an experienced writing coach
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Obtain skills and strategies to correct personal writing problem areas
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Gain strategies, accountability and support to navigate higher educational culture
Cost
Three sessions: $330 ($110 per session)
Six sessions: $630 ($105 per session)
Nine sessions (greatest value): $900 ($100 per session)
Academic Editing
Editing services are provided for a range of academic documents, including course assignments, journal article submissions, revise and resubmits, grant applications, final projects (thesis/dissertation) and manuscripts. Editing types and rates are described below.
Content Editing
In content editing, the focus is on the following aspects of the document:
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Clarity of the central argument/research question
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Research support and development
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Repetition
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Order and flow of ideas
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Word choice
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Unity of the document (cohesion)
Customized project editing rates can be established for multiple revisions and/or multiple documents. Editing of employment materials (cover letter/personal statement, research statement, teaching philosophy and/or CV) are handled separately.
Line Editing
In line editing, the focus is on the following aspects of the English language:
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Grammar
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Punctuation
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Sentence structure
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Sentence construction (passive/active voice)
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Sentence variety
Customized project editing rates can be established for multiple revisions and/or multiple documents. Editing of employment materials (cover letter/personal statement, research statement, teaching philosophy and/or CV) are handled separately.
Content Editing
Soft Skills that Employers Value and
Content editing (revision) addressees the expression, clarity, flow, logic and organization of ideas.
Content editing rates are $10 - $12 per 8.5 x 11 per page (double spaced, 12-point font). A final rate is determined once an editor has reviewed a writing sample. Additional fees apply for urgent deadlines.
A 30-minute editing review call is included, when requested, to ask questions about any changes.
Line Editing
Line editing (proofreading) addresses language mechanics.
Line editing rates are $7 - $9 per 8.5 x 11 per page (double spaced, 12-point font). A final rate is determined once an editor has reviewed a sample of the writing. Additional fees apply for urgent deadlines.
A 30-minute editing review call is included, when requested, to ask questions about any changes.
Combination (content & line) Editing
Combination editing rates are $13 - $15 per 8.5 x 11 per page (double spaced, 12-point font); a document must be reviewed to ensure it is ready for this type of edit. A final rate is determined once an editor has reviewed a writing sample. Additional fees apply for urgent deadlines.
A 30-minute editing review call is included, when requested, to ask questions about any changes.
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