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I have been a professional writer and editor for more than 30 years, taught speech and English composition at the university level, and have developed speech and English composition courses and seminars for businesses. I am experienced in editing a wide variety of materials, especially business, scientific, and other academic papers. I am familiar with all the major style guides.
Experience in the area
I have edited any number of graduate papers and other technical materials in such advanced fields as civil and electrical engineering and semiconductor fabrication. I have extensive experience in working with non-native English speakers.
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Recent Answers from Dan Smith
2011-12-29 Narrative?:
Well, it's obviously not supposed to be terribly long. Just describe how each of two forms of cancer may start and how they are treated. As a cancer survivor myself, it occurs to me that you should talk
2011-12-11 Can't find focus; AP Language and Composition:
Sarah, Your instincts regarding this argument are sound. There is no sound reason to be neutral on this question. Evolution by natural selection is as well established as any scientific theory could
2011-12-10 Selling Essays?:
If the essays are publishable, submit them to an academic journal in the appropriate discipline. If you have in mind that others might purchase them to turn in as assignments themselves, forget it. The
2011-08-26 Writing a critical essay for graduate school admissions:
Ryan, I've never watched LOST, so I don't know a thing about it. But if I were you I might consider expanding a paper I had already written for a class or perhaps a senior capstone project as an undergraduate
2011-08-08 Edit my college essay please!:
Kim, There are things that need correcting here that you should correct yourself before asking a volunteer to edit. Things such as uncapitalized "I". Misspelled words (my unlace? What's that?). There's
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