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Scientific Writing and Editing
Communicate with Precision and Impact
There is more to scientific writing than high-quality research. Your findings and conclusions must be communicated precisely and concisely. Poor writing skills can lead to misimpression and misinterpretation.
The subtlety and precision of science writing can be assured only by having your manuscript reviewed by specialists who are highly experienced in reading and writing scientific literature. A science writer / editor will make certain that your ideas are conveyed accurately and will also handle presentation details such as conformity to publication standards, graphics, and other visual elements. More than just correcting grammar and syntax, our science editors can recommend changes to improve the overall quality and readability of your documents.
Our areas of experience include the physical, chemical, and earth sciences and both applied and theoretical mathematics. Our network includes specialists in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, geology, and biochemistry, among other disciplines, and subspecialties ranging from biophysics to genetics.
When requested, we can develop statistical foundations to help validate your conclusions. Our medical writers and editors also work from outlines, notes, interviews, statistical reports, and incomplete drafts to help you develop a publishable manuscript or report.
Our science writing and editing specialists can offer assistance with:
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Renée Euchner - MA Journalism / BS Nursing Traditional health experience: cardiovascular health and heart disease, dermatology, diabetes, gynecology, mental health, neurology, nutrition, oncology, and pharmacology. Alternative health experience: acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy, Chinese herbs, homeopathy, meditation, Tai Chi, and yoga. Clients: Bay Area Parent; Bayside Academy; BioWisdom; Elsevier Medical Publishing; Emines Inc; Frost and Sullivan; Health Care Dialogue; Healthy Travel Media; Kent Education Research Institute; Krames-Staywell Healthcare Publishing; Molter Chiropractic Clinic; Next Step Magazine; Parker Hill Associates (Exit Writer); Pfizer for Living; Plan A; Research Reports Center; Salem Press; San Jose Mercury News; Stanford University Blood Bank; VA Hospital; Well Now; and private physicians, nurses, and alternative health care practitioners. Clients' work published in Advances for Nurse Practitioners, American Journal of Cardiology, Blood, Cardiology, Digestive Health Matters, Gut, Heart, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, and The Journal of Arid Environment. Renée is a member of the Authors Guild, the American Medical Writers Association, and the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Renée's work published in Bay Area Parent; Chevron Magazine; College Bound Magazine; KIDS, KIDS, KIDS; Next Step Magazine; Pfizer for Living; Salem Encyclopedia; The San Jose Mercury News; WellNow; and Women's Circle. NOTE: Renée is booking for August 2008 Cynthia Fleming-Wood has over 20 yrs of experience as a technical writer and editor. Her technical aptitude has enabled her to understand and document software in a wide range of subjects, including networking, wafer etching, medical equipment, databases, and CAD/CAM. In addition, she has worked on medical research documentation, including the following subject areas: artificial heart-valves, carcinogenic substances, HIV, renal disease, psychology, and pediatric gastroenterology. Cynthia creates technical information clearly, economically, accurately, and at an appropriate level for the audience. Her years of teaching make it easy for her to design documentation that meets the needs of the user. As a technical editor, Cynthia is dedicated to correct grammar and usage and is especially skilled at making edits that maintain the author's original meaning. She also ensures that documents adhere to the adopted style manual. Consistency of presentation ensures a clear understanding of the subject matter. Among the different types of technical documentation she creates are:
Publishing and Authoring Tools: Operating Systems:Windows XP, Windows 2000, UNIX, Linux, Technical, Medical, Science, Social Science, and more: Copyediting, Substantive Editing, Developmental Editing, Proofreading, Fact-Checking DIANE L. FOOSE has 20 years of experience as a full-time freelance copy editor and proofreader of books and journals in the fields of medicine and health, engineering, mathematics, law, the environment, and the social sciences. Some of the journals she has worked on are The Journal of Legal Medicine, Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, Health Care for Women International, Ocean Development and International Law, Comparative Strategy, Traffic Injury Prevention, and Numerical Heat Transfer. Diane's assignments require an in-depth knowledge of editorial practices, familiarity with specific editorial styles (Chicago, APA, AMA), and an understanding of scientific and technical terms.
Proofreading, Copyediting, Substantive Editing, Structural Editing, Fact-checking JENNIFER GARDNER is a full-time freelance proofreader and copyeditor who loves fact checking and is accomplished at substantive and structural editing. Her background is primarily in scientific and scholarly journals and books for publishers such as Taylor & Francis books and CRC Press as well as in “soft” science publications for such presses as Allworth and Pointed Leaf. Journals she has worked on include Endothelium; Receptors and Channels; Environmental Forensics; Tribology Transactions; Journal of Children’s Health; Fiber & Integrated Optics; The Engineering Economist; Microscale Thermophysical Engineering; The Clinical Neuropsychologist; and several others. Books she has worked on include A Practical Guide to the Thematic Apperception Test: The TAT in Clinical Practice; Enhancing Intimacy in Marriage: A Clinician’s Guide; Self-Supervision: A Primer for Counselors and Helping Professionals; Cleanroom Microbiology for the Non-Microbiologist; Periodicities in Nonlinear Difference Equations; Home Treatment for Acute Mental Disorders; The Art of Writing Love Songs; Managing Artists in Pop Music; The Directors: Part 4; At War with Time; How to Start a Faux Painting or Mural Business; The Perfect Stage Crew; Improv for Actors; The Real Business of Photography; The Art of Auditioning; Business and Legal Forms for Illustrators; The Radio Producer’s Handbook; Moko Jumbies; and several others.
Writing/Editing Scientific, Medical, and Technical Papers, Theses, and Grant Proposals VALRIE (VAL) GERARD, MA, PhD in Biology
Developmental/structural editing, heavy copyediting, rewriting, proofreading, fact-checking KATE JOHNSON (BA, psychobiology, Yale University) has thirteen years of experience as a professional copyeditor, developmental editor, and proofreader. She has edited nonfiction books, textbooks, encyclopedia and journal articles, technical manuals, conference proceedings, newsletters, and online publications in a wide range of topics for professional, academic, and lay audiences. In addition to helping students and professors (including many for whom English is a second language) refine their medical, biological, and other natural science manuscripts, Kate enjoys working on materials in the humanities as well as cookbooks, travel guides, and do-it-yourself books. She is literate in scientific and medical terminology, well-versed in various style requirements (such as Chicago, AMA, and GPO), and adaptable to authors' or publishers' preferences. Sample Topics: Agriculture, alternative medicine, anatomy, biology, botany, conventional medicine, cooking, ecology, geology, health care, hiking adventures, homeopathy, marine biology, medical devices and software, natural history, nutrition, oncology, psychiatry, psychology, rehabilitation, sexual dysfunction, sleep research and disorders, spine disorders and treatment, technical design, travel, urology, weight loss, women's studies, zoology Copyediting, Developmental Editing JO-ANN LANGTREE writes and edits books, stories, and articles in the following fields: business, medical, insurance, health, holistic health, spirituality, religion, psychic phenomena, young-adult fiction, children's books, mystical experience, self-help, New Age, nutrition, diet, exercise, saints & masters, gurus, theosophy, Christianity, homeopathy, vitamins & minerals, herbs, and food supplements. She was a writer and editor for Aetna Life & Casualty. As editor of Life NEWS, she had sole responsibility for finding, developing, writing, editing, and proofing all articles. Topics included new products, sales campaigns, insurance-agent interviews, accolades, seminars, Company acquisitions and policies. Jo-Ann also edits personal and business sites.
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