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About the
Editor
I began academic editing in 1994 when I was a freelance
journalist. Since then, I've edited hundreds of research papers,
master's theses, dissertations, and journal articles, primarily for
international scholars attending Harvard, MIT, B.U. and Brandeis. Many
international scholars continue to work with me over the Internet when they
return to their home countries.
Having worked as an academic editor for a decade now, I'm quite familiar
with the major style guides, dissertation
structure, the Ph.D. process, and journal publication procedures. I’m
also expert in streamlining and editing.
Furthermore, as a member of the Cambridge Academic Editors Network
(CAEN), I've shared strategies for assisting students ¾ both
ESL and native-English speakers ¾ with
their writing. Through my experiences, I've come to understand the
struggles that students, particularly international
students, face when writing.
Prior to becoming an academic editor, I worked as a staff reporter and
freelance writer. I've published numerous articles in newspapers and
journals including The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, The Boston
Business Journal, Lawyers Weekly USA, The Worcester Business Journal, The
Needham Chronicle, and The (MIT) Tech, among
others.
My journalism experience informs my editing. My aim is to help scholars
produce clear, lively and succinct papers that reflect solid
research. Some students think that academic writing must be formal
and wordy to be scholarly. In fact, professors, as well as the
general public, appreciate concise, colorful writing.
As for my education, I have a Master's Degree in Social Work and worked
as counselor in the 1980s. My counseling background has helped me
coach students struggling with writing.
Since I run a small editing business, I can give scholars individual
attention. Today, I work primarily over the Internet, though I prefer
meeting initially to clarify concerns and expectations. I am not
affiliated with any college or university.
Paula
Maute
WordWiseEditing@aol.com
Phone: 617-547-7647
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