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Here's to a successful 2021! I'm looking forward to working with many of you again in the new year.

A look back at 2021 — Carpenter Document Consulting Reflecting on Carpenter Doc's year...

A new study says scholarly articles that are hard to read don't actually make the author sound smarter, and they get cited less.

Writing an academic manuscript? Read on!

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New study says more abstract, jargony articles get cited less New study says scholarly articles that are hard to read don't actually make the author sound smarter, and they get cited less. Authors hope their findings will encourage graduate programs to teach students how to write clearly.

Whether you're an aspiring freelancer or an experienced one, this blog post can help you discover how to balance your workload and accept the right projects for you. Read on for more!

Workload Management for Freelancers — Carpenter Document Consulting Strike the right balance to design a freelance workload that's profitable and manageable.

Wondering how to format figures and tables in APA Style, 7th edition? We've got the easy guide for you!

APA Figures & Tables: A 7th Edition Refresher — Carpenter Document Consulting Learn how to format figures and tables correctly in APA Style.

Proofing your own paper? Run through this handy checklist to polish that formatting!

Just finished an paper? As one of your final steps, check that each reference is cited at least once. To download a complete checklist, see https://on.apa.org/7thChecklists

Ready to submit your paper? Wait! Follow this self-editing checklist to ensure your paper is ready for review.

A Self-Editing Checklist to Polish Your Paper — Carpenter Document Consulting Polish your paper in 10 steps!

My March schedule is full!

If you are defending your thesis or dissertation this semester, now is the time to get on my schedule.

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The biggest advantage of electronic editing?

You aren't bound by location when choosing your editor!

So far in 2021, I've worked with clients at schools in Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Oregon, and Massachusetts.

Ready to get started? Let's chat about your project -- all via email for your convenience!

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The second half of the spring semester is my busiest time of year! If you're writing this semester and plan to schedule the edit, don't delay.

Limited spots remain for March. My March to May schedule fills up to a month in advance, so submit your project inquiry today!

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Remember: When your dissertation proposal becomes your dissertation, you need to write in PAST tense.

This requires revising Chapters 1-3 to reflect that your study is now complete.

Not up to the task? I check for tense issues in every dissertation edit!

Verb tense Verbs are direct, vigorous communicators. Use a chosen verb tense consistently throughout the same and adjacent paragraphs of a paper to ensure smooth expression.

You researched. You wrote. You defended. You graduated.

Now what?

Consider transforming your dissertation into a journal manuscript with these tips!

How to Turn Your Dissertation Into a Journal Manuscript — Carpenter Document Consulting Write a journal manuscript based on your dissertation with these tips!