Proofreading and copyediting
Typing errors, broken links, or missing information can easily spoil a reader’s first impression of a written document or website. After all the work that has gone into publishing results of years of research or building up an internet presence, there is hardly anything worse than a wrong impression of the quality of the work caused by formal errors. Frequently, mistakes are no longer noticed after repeatedly reading one’s own work. An external review of the document or website can therefore help to resolve such issues.
During my career, I have supervised numerous investigator-initiated trials and proofread the associated study manuscripts. As well, I gathered experience in writing and editing various marketing materials, such as scientific brochures, folders, or advertisements. Attention to detail and an eagle eye that spots every redundant space, errant comma, and incomplete sentence are my weapons in the fight against faulty communication.
I can efficiently edit your health communication materials to ensure they are flawless and complete. This includes checking overall clarity, grammar, spelling, scientific soundness, and correct referencing, but also verifying adherence to your specific branding guidelines and style guides (e.g. AMA Manual of Style).
When it comes to websites, I can offer to
- review the entire web presence for clear navigation, consistent design, good content flow, and general ease of use,
- proofread every page for spelling, grammar, and overall clarity,
- track down broken or orphaned links, and
- ensure that external links are opened in a new browser window to prevent visitors from accidentally leaving your website.
