Monprose
I am well read and widely travelled with an extensive general knowledge. I provide technical editing of reports, conference papers and journal articles, and an excellent standard of general proofreading.
Local Availability: Wellington CBD
Media Experience
Biographical Note
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
I have received extensive training in English language, and studied European languages at school and up to postgraduate level at university. I have over twenty years’ experience working in government and have edited and proofread many government reports and other publications.
QUALITY STANDARDS
I have an excellent eye for detail. I am used to working closely with graphic designers and print managers to ensure high standards of presentation, including the correctness of diagrams, graphs, tables and textual content.
TIMELINESS
Fast turnaround times and excellent standards. I am particularly accessible for clients in the Wellington CBD, where jobs can be picked up and returned within short timeframes to meet those demanding deadlines.
COMPUTING SKILLS
I am an experienced user of spreadsheet, database and word-processing packages. Fast, accurate editing of electronic files transmitted via e-mail is a specialty.
SERVICES OFFERED
Technical editing (including improving the format/layout and content of research proposals, RFP's, reports and conference papers) Proofreading (I specialise in technical content such as graphs, equations, diagrams and tables)
Published Writings
Selected works edited/co-authored
- Land Transport Safety Authority/Accident Compensation Corporation (2000) Guide for Community Projects Targeting Speed
- National Road Safety Committee (2000) Road Safety Strategy 2010: A Consultation Document - Strategy & Overview publications
- Austroads (2003) Road safety impact of establishing blood alcohol concentration levels at 0.05. Australasian Road Safety Handbook: Volume 1, pp. 30-37, Sydney.
- Austroads (2005) Road safety implications of excessive and inappropriate vehicle speed. Australasian Road Safety Handbook, Volume 2, pp. 24-31, Sydney.
- Australasian Road Safety Research Policing Education Conference 2005: Peer-reviewed papers (book)/Submitted papers (CD-ROM)
- Australasian Transport Research Forum 2009: Peer-reviewed papers (published on line)
Contact Details
Grant Strachan - Monprose
Phone: +64-4-472-7110
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