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| Clients |
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| Editors WA offers a variety of services to organisations and individuals seeking the assistance of an editor. From editing poetry anthologies to the project management of annual reports, the diverse skills and experience within our membership means that you will be able to find the ideal editor for your project with minimal fuss. |
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| Our freelance register is up and running. You can use the various search options to generate a list of potential editors specific to your needs. |
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| Editors WA members can also assist by running training programs to improve written communication skills. Please contact the to discuss your training requirements. |
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| We encourage clients to contact Editors WA’s committee with any queries or requests for further advice regarding editors and editing. |
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| Editing of academic theses |
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| Editors can assist students in preparing their Honours, Master’s or PhD theses for submission. To carry out such work, an editor does not have to be a specialist in the discipline or field covered by the thesis. |
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| In response to concerns about issues relating to authorship, fairness and the relative responsibilities and roles of academic supervisors and professional editors, a national policy providing guidelines on the editing of theses has been developed collaboratively by the Deans and Directors of Graduate Studies and the Council of Australian Societies of Editors (now the Institute of Professional Editors—IPEd). Although the policy focuses specifically on the editing of higher-degree theses, it can be used as a guide for editing any student work to be submitted for assessment. |
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| By setting limitations on the level of editing that professional editors can provide, the policy aims to ensure that the integrity of students’ work is not open to challenge. Before handing over a thesis for editing, students should consult with their principal supervisor and present the editor with a copy of the policy. |
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| A copy of the policy is available here. |
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