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Owen M. Smith, Ph.D.:
Proofreading and Editing
Relevant Experience
Testimonial
Sample
References

Relevant Experience

Proofread and edited grant for Ruth Kittner of The Write Word. (2003)
Proofread and edited research proposal for educator Mary Reinhard. (2003)
Taught college English, primarily freshman composition, for six years at Susquehanna University (1996-2002).
Coordinated the Middle States Periodic Review Interim Report for Susquehanna University (1998-1999). Compiled reports from academic and administrative departments; revised as necessary to ensure consistency throughout major institutional document; composed substantial portions of text.
Read manuscript and prepared report for Susquehanna University Press (1999).
Click here for a detailed curriculum vitae.

Testimonial

We worked with Owen Smith on an important institutional grant for a key client, and were impressed with his knack for tightening flabby institutional writing. The revisions he offered ensured both clarity and consistency in the proposal, which was important since, like many institutionally created grants, it was written by committee. It was obvious that he had read both the guidelines and the document carefully and that he was both familiar and adept with the requirements of formal prose, as well as knowledgeable about the often murky administrative side of academia. He was able to help us strike a happy balance between formal and lively prose, which would make our proposal more interesting to read. Moreover, we found him dependable and easy to work with, observant of time constraints, patient with institutional waffling, and considerate of institutional egos. We were especially pleased that he provided an unusually quick turnaround to help us meet a close deadline.

Ruth Kittner, Consultant, The Write Word, http://www.writegrants.com

Sample

Another limitation can be the lack of training on the part of the researcher in ~~how to conduct~~ conducting interviews or observations or ~~how to write~~ writing good case study reports. ~~These undefined~~The absence of these skills for being a good case study researcher can lead to an oversimplification or exaggeration of the situation.

Mary Reinhard, excerpt from research proposal showing editing suggestions, used by permission.

References

Warren Funk, Ph.D., former Vice President for Academic Affairs at Susquehanna University and supervisor on the Middle States Interim Report project.
Ruth Kittner, grant coordinator.
Mary Reinhard, educator.

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Owen M. Smith, Ph.D.: Proofreading and Editing Relevant Experience Testimonial Sample References
Relevant Experience Proofread and edited grant for Ruth Kittner of The Write Word. (2003) Proofread and edited research proposal for educator Mary Reinhard. (2003) Taught college English, primarily freshman composition, for six years at Susquehanna University (1996-2002). Coordinated the Middle States Periodic Review Interim Report for Susquehanna University (1998-1999). Compiled reports from academic and administrative departments; revised as necessary to ensure consistency throughout major institutional document; composed substantial portions of text. Read manuscript and prepared report for Susquehanna University Press (1999). Click here for a detailed curriculum vitae.
Testimonial We worked with Owen Smith on an important institutional grant for a key client, and were impressed with his knack for tightening flabby institutional writing. The revisions he offered ensured both clarity and consistency in the proposal, which was important since, like many institutionally created grants, it was written by committee. It was obvious that he had read both the guidelines and the document carefully and that he was both familiar and adept with the requirements of formal prose, as well as knowledgeable about the often murky administrative side of academia. He was able to help us strike a happy balance between formal and lively prose, which would make our proposal more interesting to read. Moreover, we found him dependable and easy to work with, observant of time constraints, patient with institutional waffling, and considerate of institutional egos. We were especially pleased that he provided an unusually quick turnaround to help us meet a close deadline. Ruth Kittner, Consultant, The Write Word, http://www.writegrants.com
Sample Another limitation can be the lack of training on the part of the researcher in ~~how to conduct~~ conducting interviews or observations or ~~how to write~~ writing good case study reports. ~~These undefined~~The absence of these skills for being a good case study researcher can lead to an oversimplification or exaggeration of the situation. Mary Reinhard, excerpt from research proposal showing editing suggestions, used by permission.
References Warren Funk, Ph.D., former Vice President for Academic Affairs at Susquehanna University and supervisor on the Middle States Interim Report project. Ruth Kittner, grant coordinator. Mary Reinhard, educator.
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Owen M. Smith, Ph.D.: Proofreading and Editing

Owen M. Smith, Ph.D.:
Proofreading and Editing