Translation & Proofreading

Translation

Translation from Spanish into clear and precise academic English (UK or USA spelling). Full compliance with journal style guidelines, as required. Charged per word, meaning fixed cost.

Proofreading

Proofreading of texts written in English by non-native speakers to ensure correct grammar, syntax and word usage, as well as general compliance with academic writing standards.

Charged per hour to ensure excellent value for money on all proofreading projects, especially those requiring few amends. I provide an initial estimate based on a quick review of the original text and I only charge for time actually spent working. This usually results in a lower final price. If, during the course of the project, I come across major problems that require additional time to resolve, I provide warning and full details.

References

I provide a comprehensive references service to ensure compliance with the target journal’s preferred manual of style (APA, CMS, MLA, etc.). This service includes:

• Check that all in-text references appear in and match the List of References / Bibliography, and vice versa;
• Format all in-text references according to applicable journal style;
• Format the List of References / Bibliography according to applicable journal style;
• Insert parenthesised translations for the titles of any referenced works not written in English;
• Test or look up and insert DOIs, if required.

Please note that this service does not include full checks of each reference against the work in question. However, I can provide this service, if required, at an additional cost.

Specialisms

I specialise in the following disciplines: Sociology, Education, Economics, Urban Geography, Ecology & Biodiversity, Forestry, Indigenous Rights, International Relations, and Arts & Culture.

I also have experience in the following disciplines: Engineering, Aquaculture, Statistics, and Bilingualism.

Texts of any nature, including:

• Reports, including company reports
• Magazine articles
• Contracts e.g., property rental
• Brochures
• Tourism publications
• Diverse marketing materials
• Bank statements / financial documentation
• Letters
• Signage
• Restaurant menus
• Museum information

Translation of all text including logos and stamps.

Optional reassembly of each document so that the layout of the translation matches the original. This includes any background images, where possible.

Document types include:

• University degree certificates
• Degree transcripts
• Professional certificates
• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Curriculum Vitae

Extraction, translation and reinsertion of text and localised content, from company and informational websites to marketing microsites and web-based applications.

Translation and localisation of app content, including maintaining correct length of text strings.