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Writing a scientific text can be a complex, daunting task, requiring a high level of technical expertise and writing skills. Your readers expect novel, relevant, compelling content delivered with high precision and accuracy. Textual errors can distract or confuse your readers and even call into question the credibility of your research.

Mistakes authors want to avoid include the following:

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  • Nonstandard use of technical nomenclature

  • Inconsistent reporting of numerical data

  • Confusing, ambiguous, and convoluted description

  • Errors in mechanics, grammar, and language usage

  • Redundant, nonessential information

  • Inconsistencies in presenting data in tables and figures

  • Irregular rhetorical and organizational structure

  • Incomplete or incorrect references

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These issues can 

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  • Delay or prevent you from publishing a journal article 

  • Detract from the presentation of a regulatory document

  • Delay completing your doctoral dissertation

  • Cause a loss of readership for a journal

  • Negatively affect assessment of your grant application

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These are costly, time-consuming, disappointing outcomes that authors want to avoid, yet many authors cannot see errors in their writing. A professional editor can help with this by pointing out issues you may not have noticed and by suggesting changes that clarify and improve your message. 

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My name is Jim Hesson. I am a freelance writer and editor of medical and scientific manuscripts. I am passionate about science and writing, and I enjoy helping authors tell their best research story. I can assist you in meeting an urgent deadline and deliver an error-free, and publication-ready manuscript. 

 

Whatever type of text you are writing, I look forward to serving you. 

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Types of Manuscripts I Edit

Scientific Journal Articles

I have edited over 1,900 scientific journal articles published in various peer-reviewed journals. 

PhD Dissertations

I can copy edit your manuscript and align it 

with a style guideline preferred by your adviser.

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Grant Applications

I edit NIH and FDA grant applications, as well as other grant proposals.

Academic Monographs

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I edit academic and scholarly monographs (books) and align them with a style manual preferred by publishers.

Regulatory Documents​

I edit regulatory documents and FDA submissions including 

initial protocols and CSRs focused on safety and efficacy from clinical trials.​

CME Materials

I can edit continuing medical education (CME) material, and I am familiar with ACCME accreditation criteria.

Health Communication

I edit health communication materials aiming to promote the health and well-being of individuals and the public. 

Plain Language Summaries

I can write or edit plain language summaries of results from clinical trials for lay audiences and patients. 

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Medical Newsletters

I edit medical newsletters and materials that communicate updated research findings supporting best practices in evidence-based medicine.

Style Manuals

I can align your manuscripts with these gold-standard style guides.

The AMA Manual of Style

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 The CSE Manual: Scientific Style and Format

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The Chicago Manual of Style 

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The American Chemical Society

​IEEE Editorial Style Manual

The Cochrane Manual of Style 

APA Style Manual

​NLM Citing Medicine

Oxford Style Manual

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My Credentials

Testimonials

Clients rate my service as dependable, timely, meticulous, responsive, cost effective, and easy to use.

R. Michelle Sauer Gehring

PhD, ELS

Former President of AMWA

Principal Writer/Editor at RnA Editing, LLC

Expertise in medical and academic research

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"I have worked with Jim on multiple projects. His ability to copyedit is superb, and he kindly provides a rationale for edits when needed so that authors can learn and improve over time. He rapidly transforms complicated text into clear language and provides key comments to improve the project. His professionalism is unmatched."​

Marjan Manouchehri

PhD, Clinical Pharmacist

Medicine Information Specialist; Therapeutic expertise in cardiology, oncology, immunology and

rare disease. 

Madrid, Spain​

"Jim is a standout professional in his field. What really impressed me most was just how fast and thorough the copyediting services was. Above all, he worked hard over the weekend to meet the close deadline and kept me updated throughout with email. It’s without hesitation that I recommend his services."​

Javad Jabbari

Associate Director Regulatory Affairs Medical Devices and Combination Products 

Ascendis Pharma

Copenhagen, Denmark

"I was very satisfied with Jim's editing service. He delivers on time. His comments and feedback are relevant. He pays close attention to various details of English, as well as conventions and standards of research papers, which made my paper presentable for publication.”

​Dmitri Simberg

Associate Professor

Expertise in iron oxide nanoparticles, bionanointeractions

University of Colorado

Anschutz Medical Campus

"I highly recommend Jim for editing papers, grants and resumes. I have known him for 3 years and during his time I had many opportunities to witness his professionalism."

About Me

My name is Jim Hesson. I am passionate about science and writing, and I enjoy helping authors tell their best research story.

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