Language errors are like hiccups; they interrupt the flow of ideas.
From Randi J. Hagerman, M.D., Medical Director of the M.I.N.D. Institute, Endowed Chair in Fragile X Research, UC Davis Health - "Elise Makhoul is a superb copyeditor and has made a remarkable difference in getting grants funded. She is a very logical thinker and can reorganize and edit papers and grants so that they make sense for all reviewers. Her skills are critical for our team, and we greatly value her input."
Special note for 2022:
Thank you for your interest in my services. I am on hiatus at this time and am not checking my email on a regular basis. If you are looking for an editor in the meantime, please search for editors that meet your needs in the Editorial Freelancers Association Directory. I look forward to working with you in the future.
Thank you for your interest in my services. I am on hiatus at this time and am not checking my email on a regular basis. If you are looking for an editor in the meantime, please search for editors that meet your needs in the Editorial Freelancers Association Directory. I look forward to working with you in the future.
I have worked for faculty at a university since 2000, so I understand that academic publishing quotas and funding searches consume too much valuable time. Use your energy wisely - to help you more clearly communicate with readers, I provide a thoughtful, high-quality edit of your written work.
My extensive experience copy editing includes everything from basic correspondences to biomedical manuscripts and grants in various fields, including biochemistry, molecular medicine, pediatrics, clinical psychology, genetics, and neuroscience. I regularly assist with submission of manuscripts to a variety of peer-reviewed journals and grants to the National Institutes of Health (e.g., R01, U54, P01, STTR, etc.), the Department of Defense, and private foundations. I am keenly aware of the confidential nature of research and HIPAA regulations for human subjects research.
My copy editing services are also not limited to academic editing. I enjoy working on many types of nonfiction writing with individual authors and with various institutions, such as schools, foundations, and other nonprofit groups.
I edit:
- Grants
- Manuscripts
- Abstracts
- Presentations (including PowerPoint)
- Posters
- Tables and figures
- Web sites
- Blogs
- Educational material
- Marketing material
- Brochures
- Newsletters
- Resumes and cover letters
- and more...
I work closely with each author to fine-tune written work for grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage (example: affect or effect), formatting, clarity, and consistency, while maintaining the author's unique voice. Ultimately, I help the author's ideas flow clearly so readers can understand the message without needless interruption.
Complementing my education and experience, I have an eye for detail, an interest in language, and a love of learning. I continuously learn about medical and biological sciences, and my knowledge grows as the scope of research evolves. I also have decades of customer-service experience and strive to exceed my clients' expectations.
In addition to the standard Microsoft Office programs, I use other common programs such as Adobe Acrobat Pro for proofs and EndNote for references.
Each project is unique, so please contact me at editor@makhoulediting.com to inquire about my competitive rates and comprehensive services. Please provide the type of project (e.g., manuscript, grant, cover letter, etc.), the estimated word count, deadline, and budget.
In addition to the standard Microsoft Office programs, I use other common programs such as Adobe Acrobat Pro for proofs and EndNote for references.
Each project is unique, so please contact me at editor@makhoulediting.com to inquire about my competitive rates and comprehensive services. Please provide the type of project (e.g., manuscript, grant, cover letter, etc.), the estimated word count, deadline, and budget.
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Elise Makhoul
Specialized Certificate in Copyediting, University of California, San Diego, Extension Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Post-baccalaureate coursework in anatomy, physiology, and chemistry |
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