I am pleased to advise that a book I have co-authored two chapters in, based on my academic editing work, is now available.

The book is Proofreading and Editing in Student and Research Publication Contexts: International Perspectives, edited by Professor Nigel Harwood of the University of Sheffield. It explores proofreading and editing from a variety of research and practitioner-led perspectives to describe and debate roles and policies in the student and research publication context.

My co-author Charlotte Cottier AE and I have been members of IPEd’s Standing Committee on Academic Editing since 2017, noting the chapters reflect our personal views and our experience as self-employed academic editors.

Our two chapters are:

Chapter 4. “Please can you proofread my thesis?” Exploring initial student enquiries for thesis editing in Australia by Charlotte Cottier and Rhonda Daniels

Chapter 8. Providing guidance to professional editors on editing theses: The Australian experience by Rhonda Daniels and Charlotte Cottier

The book was released on 19 March 2024. See the Routledge website here for the table of contents and purchase options:

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As well as the hard copy, an ebook is available at a reduced price. Use this code for a 20% discount: AFLY01

Keeping up with AI tools

In Chapter 8, written in late 2022, a section titled Changing Research Training and Academic Environments refers to increasing use of artificial intelligence in writing. Little did we know of the impact of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT that became publicly available in 2023. As noted in my recent blog, professionals in many fields, including editors, are wondering and worrying about the impact of generative AI and ChatGPT on their working lives. Universities are still developing policy for students.

To work with an accredited editor focused on academic editing, please contact me at rhdaniels@bigpond.com