Jen Howse Proofreading

I am a qualified proofreader and Intermediate member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

I initially qualified and worked as an optometrist before moving into academia as a researcher and lecturer in medical and health related areas.

As I have written my own PhD thesis and published a number of papers and reports, I understand the care and attention you put into your work and I aim to do the same when proofreading it.

I can work on PDF documents or using track changes in Word documents but am also happy to work on hard copies. I am proficient in the use of British Standard proofreading symbols. Before undertaking any work, I will make sure I am marking up in a way that works for you.

I can proofread any project:
• Theses and dissertations
• Academic papers
• Business documents
• Websites
• Blogs
• Books

Specialist areas include:
• Optometry
• Health and health service related areas
• Medical sociology
• Sports science

I have completed the CIEP Proofreading Unit 1 and 2 (passed with merit). I have also completed the self-assessed course Proofreading Theses and Dissertations. I have also passed PTC Essential Copy-Editing.