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
Dana Barnes Lake Forest, CA danarbarnes@hotmail.com	Cell: 949-939-6743	Formatting: $3.00 per page Proofreading/light editing: $2.00 per page	Senior editor at major reference publisher for 20+ years. Skilled in Microsoft office; MLA, APA and Chicago styles; and WMU guidelines. Experienced freelance editor, writer and proofreader with MA in Professional Writing, BA in English/Written Communications.
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
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.
Angela Kramer 2513 Romence Road Portage, MI 49024 email: angelarae81@gmail.com	Cell: (269) 998-1687	Proofreading/Copyediting: $2/double-spaced page Formatting: $3/double-spaced page Reference Pages: $5/page	BA English and German, WMU; Editing and Publishing Certificate, Denver Publishing Institute. Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe, and APA, MLA, and Chicago styles and willing to learn others.
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 Write On Solutions PO Box 19173 Kalamazoo, MI 49019 info@write-on-solutions.com	618-303-2985	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 Credit Cards Accepted	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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