Geowriters

Rachel J. Smith | Scientific Copyeditor and Proofreader | rachel@geowriters.com

PRESERVING YOUR VOICE & STYLE

Offering scientific copyediting and proofreading services for authors and environmental organizations, specializing in content for academic, professional, non-fiction, research, and technical projects. Dedicated to preserving your authentic voice, and delivering a professional finished product that stands out.

STANDard service

Standard high-level services include a thorough proofread of spelling, punctuation, grammar, typography, formatting, and general flow of composition and consistency. Includes review of tables, charts, graphs, images, and other visual aids.

Rate = $25–$30 per 1000 words

PREMIUM service

Next-level services include everything offered in standard services, plus: consideration of syntax and improved content and readability, verification of facts, names, dates, numbers, foreign words, idioms, and trademark use.

Rate = $30–$35 per 1000 words

Formatting

Document formatting is available for an additional $5 per 1000 words.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITING

Geowriters specializes in English Language Editing for ESL (English-as-second-language) authors. The charge is an additional $5 per 1000 words and includes an official language editing certificate if needed.

Geowriters’ services are delivered in Microsoft Word (Track Changes) or Google Docs format, and content originality is guaranteed through Copyscape.

All services include one complimentary revision per project

Why is there a price range?

Rates vary due to the nature, content, length, revision-stage, and deadline requirements of a project. Geowriters works with you to determine a suitable rate for the needs of your project, and outstanding-quality deliverables are guaranteed.

Trust in Proofreading

Consistency and professionalism are extremely important for science communication, and I believe strongly in the power of accurate and efficient knowledge sharing that improves the lives of citizens who rely on the continued research efforts of scientists. Particularly now in 2022, the urgency of keeping up with global environmental changes is a constant challenge for scientific researchers in all fields, and it will be those who deliver outputs of the highest quality and accuracy that can stay ahead of the curve. This is how I hope to contribute my expertise to your project.

Knowledge & Experience

Rachel J. Smith | Scientific Copyeditor and Proofreader | rachel@geowriters.com

MSc Coastal and Marine Environments, NUI Galway, Ireland. BS Geology, Southern Oregon University, USA. Registered Geologist-in-Training (GIT). Member: International Association of Professional Writers & Editors (IAPWE). Graduate: High Level Proofreading Pro.

More than 10 years working in environmental science and research, more than 20 years of client services. Research: Coastal processes, sediment dynamics, ecosystem functionality, geomicrobiology. More than 700 documents edited: Scientific research articles; academic, professional, and technical reports. Formatting familiarity with more than 120 international science journals.

Formatting Styles: MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, or Custom

60+ topics to date including: Agricultural Science, Analytical and Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Aquatic Science, Atmospheric Science, Biochemistry, Biomass Energy, Biosensors, Civil Engineering, Climate Science, Climatic Adaptation, Coastal Management, Earth Science, Energy, Energy Engineering, Energy Resource Technologies, Energy Resource Technologies, Environmental and Energy Policies, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Pollutants Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Frozen Earth, Frozen Soils Mechanics, Geochemistry, Geodesy, Geoinformatics, Geology, Geomorphology, Geophysical Prospecting, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Hydropower, Hyperspectral Imaging, Impact Dynamics, Land Management, Marine Geology, Marine Sedimentology, Meteorology, Numerical Weather Prediction, Oceanography, Paleoclimatology, Physical Oceanography, Planetary Science, Pollution, Quantitative Structural Geology, Remote Sensing, Rock Mechanics, Seismology and Tectonics, Snow Cover Monitoring, Structural Biology, Structural Engineering, Tectonic Geomorphology, Time Domain Electromagnetism, Waste Management, Water Resources, Weather Studies