Services
Text Editing and Proofreading:
Text editing includes activities ranging from a highly detailed analysis of your writing to a final read through of your product just before its publication. I edit reports and other products in the fields of earth sciences (geology, stratigraphy, paleontology, mineralogy), geography, and cartography. I also edit other types of nonfiction material including blog posts, memoir, articles, essays, resumes, and web sites. I can perform the following editing tasks to make your product the best it can be:
Developmental editing
This step involves working with the author to address organization, consistency of terms, voice, target audience, and other aspects of the report.
Copyediting
This step involves making spelling, punctuation, grammar, and other technical corrections. I also perform a thorough check for consistency with style guides, if you use one.
Proofreading
This step is a last read-through to catch any remaining errors. If requested, I also use this step to ensure that all corrections called for during copyediting were resolved.
Map Editing
Map editing is a specialized type of editing. I check all aspects of a map including the following:
Graticule (neatline) and geographic coordinates
Scale
Orientation
Boundaries
Locations
Label placement and lettering
Line weights
Symbols
Optimum portrayal of thematic elements
Spelling and fact checking of map features
Wording for map legends
Consistency with accompanying text
Source credits
Geoscientific illustrations Editing
Geoscientific illustrations include a wide variety of small- to large-format illustrations that pertain to the earth sciences. I edit the following types of illustrations:
Geologic maps, page-sized to large format
(see map editing)
Cross sections
Correlation charts
Stratigraphic sections
Lithologic columnar sections
Well logs
Paleontological or mineralogical photographs and photomicrographs
Roadcut photographs
Geologic feature photographs
Graphs, charts, and diagrams
Areal, line, and point symbols
Colors and patterns
Label placement and lettering
Writing Services:
Writing services include the following media and more. Let me know if you have a specialized need not covered by this list.
Blog content
Manuals
Pamphlets
Fact sheets
Letters and memoranda
Consulting Services:
Consulting services include project evaluation, web site review, topic-specific research, and more.
Project evaluation
Is your project still just an idea? Do you need help envisioning the final product? Do you need guidance on maps? I can help you move from the idea phase to the compilation and writing stages.
Web site review
Would you like a fresh pair of eyes to test out your web site? I can review every page for clarity and correct wording, test every link, and offer suggestions for additional information.
Topic
Specific research–During your writing or perhaps after the first draft, you might need someone to check the accuracy of such things as names of people or places, dates, government entities and their roles, historical events, and so on.
Discuss your project with me today!
Elizabeth Koozmin, Owner and Editor
Catoctin Editorial Services
(571) 345-8916