Judy McDonald

In addition to my qualification as a proofreader and editor, I have a background of tertiary qualifications in science, education and music, and a long-standing interest in literature and poetry.

Editing and proofreading experience

Since 2010, I have carried out freelance proofreading and editing work for the University of Auckland (assisting staff making applications for Marsden Fund grants, and helping students with essays, dissertations and theses); the University of Waikato (prospectuses and publications for the Communications Unit; assisting local and foreign students and staff with reports, essays, theses and preparation of papers for publication); Wintec (Annual Reports); and reports for private companies. I also work as required doing English-language checking of scientific papers prior to publication for several researchers at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH), Oslo.

Managing time and deadlines

In my experience it is common for tertiary institutions and students to produce material for final editing very close to their deadlines, so a plea for turnaround within 24 to 48 hours is common. I have always delivered on time.

Team work and long-distance work

My present work with academic institutions and past work with AgriScan (an agricultural-extension abstracting service) has always operated smoothly despite geographical separation.