The Graduate College keeps a list of independent contractors who provide editing and word processing services to students for a fee. Each contractor has attended a workshop offered through The Graduate College covering the specifications listed in the Guidelines for the Preparation of Theses, Specialist Projects, and Dissertations.

NAME/ADDRESS	PHONE	PRICE	REMARKS
Editing and Word Processing Services
Dawn Bartley 1216 Vassar Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49001 dawn@rustyloon.net yooperdawn@gmail.com	269.381.4084	$3/page; Proofreading: $2/page; Typing/Transcription: $5/page; Graphics creation extra; $ increase for short turnaround; $ based on double-spaced page format; services may be combined for a reduced rate.	BS Scientific and Technical Communications, AAS Mechanical Design Technology: Michigan Technological University; experience in the pharmaceutical industry. APA, Chicago, MLA.
Claire D. Black, CPS 5476 East S Avenue Vicksburg, MI 49097 email: black@upjohn.org home: claireblack@comcast.net	Home: 269.344.5677 Work: 269.385.0412 Fax: 269.343.3308	$3.00 / page creation of graphics extra	Microsoft Office 2003,WordPerfect 11, laser printing; formatting, light editing, bibliography and reference verification; Certified Professional Secretary; pick-up and delivery available
Melanie Crow 544 N. Clarendon Kalamazoo, MI 49006 email: mhcwriter@gmail.com	(269) 352-5593	$3.00/page for formatting $12.00/hour for editing $10.00/hour for proofreading	Formatting, editing, and proofreading services. Twelve years of experience with editing and proofreading texts; MS Word, WordPerfect, Quark, Adobe Annotation; APA, MLA, and Chicago styles of documentation; PhD in English.
Allison Hutt 847 Orchard Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 email: alihutt@gmail.com	phone:(616) 915-3325	$18/hour flat rate for formatting and light editing	BA English, Grand Valley State University, Five years experience writing, editing and proofreading. Located in Grand Rapids.
Cara LaLumia-Barnes Kalamazoo, 49001 email: cara@argusediting.com	phone:(269) 387-9673	Proofreading/copy editing: $3 per double-spaced page Formatting: $3 per double-spaced page ($5 per page for references)	Meticulous thesis and dissertation formatting per WMU guidelines and the APA style guide. B. A. in English and several years of freelance experience with the Graduate College.
Tara Marion 1455 Cape Coral Way Portage, MI 49002 tara@taramarion.com *email preferred method of communication	Home: 269.321.8997	Proofreading: $1/ page Copy Editing: $2/double-spaced page Reference Pages: $5/double-spaced page Transcription: $5/double-spaced page No Formatting Prices may increase for short turnaround times	Experienced freelance writer/editor providing word-processing and editorial services according to WMU guidelines. Familiar with APA, MLA Chicago and AP styles and willing to learn others. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word and WordPerfect; experience with templates. MA, Organizational Communication & BA, English, Western Michigan University. References.
Hope Smith (Wordsetters) 215 Grandview Kalamazoo, MI 49001 email: wordsetter@juno.com	Home: 269.349.8152	$3.00/ page for word processing $18/ hour for formatting and light editing(aprox $2.50 per page)	WordPerfect, MS Word; laser printing; APA formatting, grammatical editing, citation/bibliography check; English teacher and university instructor; 20 years dissertation experience.
Janeé Steele janee.steele@gmail.com	269-544-0760	Formatting: $3.00/page Editing: $12.00/hour Proofreading: $10.00/hour Citation review: $25/page of reference list Creation of tables/graphics: $3/table or graphic Prices may increase for short turnaround times	Ph.D., Counselor Education, Western Michigan University. Experienced editor of dissertations and student papers. Published author of book chapter and peer-reviewed articles. Expert in APA Style, and able to format dissertations and theses according to the WMU formatting guidelines. Good knowledge of statistics and how data should be presented.
Lisa Thorne PO Box 143 Dowagiac, MI 49047 email: lisa@lisathorne.us	Cell: (269) 861-7565	Proofreading: Not to exceed $3 per page. Formatting: Not to exceed $3 per page. Citation style review: Not to exceed $25 per reference page. Discounts for bundled services. Major credit cards accepted.	Assisting graduate students and faculty from many disciplines for over a decade. Providing expertise for all manuscript types, including scientific and technical copy. I understand the rigors of graduation and offer a variety of flexible services to fit your needs. I am available to discuss your project any time. Call, text, or email. References available and gladly provided.

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