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Saturday, 22 September 2018

Academic Proofreading And Editing Guidance

By Catherine Watson


The following guide is geared towards helping those who are keen to find out about the options for hiring a freelance services for academic based editing or proofing. As a matter of fact for anyone is seeking help with academic proofreading and editing there are loads of resources which are currently available. Read on to get some practical pointers to help you in your search.

The foremost thing that you should keep in mind is always putting safety as your key priority. That means that you must take the time to vet very carefully any providers or services that you are thinking about using. In other words you must take the time to carefully check that services, providers and products are top notch, safe and reputable. All too often this point is overlooked but is crucial to protecting yourself as a client. In addition you must make sure that payment methods or terms are safe and secure to use.

To assist on that front the good news is that there are loads of consumer guide books that focus just on this subject. These are geared towards giving you the best practical information in order to protect your interests as a consumer. You can find many examples available on the internet in addition to book stores and in libraries. They cover tips on everything from how to ensure that vendors and suppliers are high quality, how to get listings and how to look after you budget.

There are multiple places to find listings for academic related services. There are many examples both in print publications and on the internet. To give you a lay of the land about what is on offer check out the following examples.

In fact you can often find relevant listings available in academic or scholarly publications. From journals to literary magazines to college newspapers, any publications that students and professors regularly read are a good place to look for listings of services related to academic proofreading. In fact some college newspapers have classified sections that include extensive listings.

It is also possible to find a wide range of listings online via the freelance boards which include projects and jobs. In fact there are some very well known websites that are aimed at connecting freelance workers with clients. These are often full of listings for help with academic editing and proofreading.

One other options is to simply ask around, which may prove very fruitful. Ask your friends and colleagues who work in academia for their recommendations. This is a great chance to get detailed information on providers so use it accordingly.

For instance you might want to know more about the quality of the work produced, price ranges and customer service skills. Have the opportunity to get a personal recommendation from a trusted colleagues is helpful on many levels. It may instil confidence in you for initiating the project with a particular provider. As well it can help you to understand better what to expect if you are new to commissioning freelance services. For further help and tips on the topic above try checking out some of the blogs online that are dedicated to the field of academia.




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