Times New Roman 12
Dissertation, Thesis
words-per-hour:
Both Basic Moderate
COPYEDIT and Style Format Layout
Punctuation, grammar, syntax; by the paragraph/ section only (does not address context, logic, or organization). Includes style edit in the body content, such as citations and long quotes. Track Changes if desired. Applies your school guidelines in addition to APA or Turabian. averages 500-1000 words-per-hour (6-9 pages) (e.g., copyedit good writing averages 1000 wds/hr; problems with citations etc. bumps it to 500 wds/hr).
Dissertation/Thesis - only format/layout: school specs, APA or Turabian (e.g., headings/ subheadings): avg 4500-5900 wds/hr (15-25 pages)
Dissertations preferred turnaround: a week per 30 pages; 200 pages, at least 4 weeks, or add bonus. Rush fee 15%.
Research Paper words-per-hour:
Basic Moderate Text EDIT of Your Draft and formatting APA or Turabian Basic editing of punctuation, light on grammar (not rewrite or rearrange sections). Includes APA formatting. On papers 1" margins, font Times New Roman 12 (e.g., average 300 words/page)
Minimum 24-hour turnaround per 2 pages for small papers. Rush fee 15% (minimum $65). Business hours: Monday-Friday 10-5.
- Light, Average EDITING YOUR DRAFT Typically 3 to 5 pages per hour
- Polish, Improve Your Draft Averages 1-2 pages/hour, and at least double the turnaround time.
- No writing from scratch (I don't write the college paper for you).
Following estimates help you calculate possible costs that may increase above averages, depending on overall hours needed:
- Single-spaced long quotes: add $1/pg x number of those pages
- Paraphrase too-long quotes: $2/each
- Footnotes: add .50 cents x total number in document
- Single-spaced bibliography: add $1 x number of those pages
- Alphabetize bibliography, acquire correct data and type of publication: add $8 x number of those pages
- Style edit footnotes and/or references/bibliography: $.50cents/each
- Repair word processing technique before can begin school formatting: $.35cents per all original pages
Not done: mathematical equations, graphs, charts, calculations (text only)
Full Dissertation (in MS Word) Retainer 50% of estimate, determined by email
Type from handwritten, with light edit (local): Punctuation, typos, spelling, obvious errors (not correcting grammar). Averages 12-18 handwritten pages an hour, depending on legibility. In papers 1" margins, font Times New Roman 12, averages 6-9 typed pages/hr
Dissertations, Books
Research Papers, Articles
APA, Turabian, school guidelines
Word 2010 on PC (with or without track changes)
Text copyediting original work (not automated)
- 413 research papers and articles
- 22 dissertations and theses
All Teachers Discount in appreciation of your valuable service. I value a good education.
Personal Estimate, email: word count, style guide, title, topic, text edit only, style edit bibliography or footnotes, style formatting, graphics/tables/charts, timeline. What is your budget and expected cost?
Reference: Susan Rivera, Dissertation Advisor, University of Denver, International Studies, 303-871-2534, Denver CO 80210
Testimonials
AUGUST 2010: "I am very impressed with Charol Messenger’s skills in editing. In a short amount of time, she was able to edit my chapters into a completed dissertation. She also imparted words of inspiration as she provided insightful feedback to guide me through the last phase of my writing process. I highly recommend Charol for an editing assignment to anyone who is completing their dissertation. She is a creative, accurate, and concise editor who is knowledgeable in many different types and formats of writing protocols." - Robert Wonnett, University of Colorado Denver (topic: public space and free speech)
“I thank Charol Messenger for the outstanding job she did in helping me to complete my Ph.D. dissertation. It was very long, with a lengthy bibliography and complicated footnotes. Charol efficiently helped me to type, organize and get everything into the proper format so I could successfully submit the work. Charol is a virtual miracle worker! I highly recommend her help for your academic writing projects.” Richard Warren Shannon, Ph.D., “Japanese Worldviews, Ideologies, and Foreign Aid Policy,” University of Denver.
“Charol provided excellent work! I appreciate her attention to every detail.” Patrick Welage, University of Denver
“I couldn’t have done it without Charol! Her service proved to be invaluable in helping me with the final touches. It’s what I really needed. She took a lot of the burden off me. I recommend Charol to anyone.” Paul Kan, "Humanitarian Intervention and the State in the New Millennium," University of Denver.
“Charol did an excellent job. She is professional, prompt, and helpful.” Kader Nouibat, University of Denver
Clients also include: Jack Boynton (international politics), Hammad Alhammadi (international studies, numerous projects), Gil Patron (numerous projects), Bonnie Orkow (communications), Shawn Morris (international studies), Pamela J. Young (anthropology), Drew Stevens (business), Sheri L. McHenry (transportation), Mitchell C. Gardner (numerous projects), Maria Giron (nursing).
Submission:
- Then email the paper and school guidelines to me.
- Let me know your deadline or if you can be flexible.
- Convenience pay: via PayPal this website (adds 3.5% handling fee)
- Or check by mail deposit for running credit for repeat work. Retainer is 45% of estimate.
- Balance is due when work is completed. Work is emailed on receipt of email-invoiced balance due.
- Please indicate if you do or do not want Track Changes.
- All work is done in MS Word on PC. May be saved in generations 2007 and older.
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