Services
Grant AND REPORT Writing
Making the world a better place is hard work. I want to help you and your organization describe and present your work in a way that represents who you are while meeting industry guidelines.
Grant Proposal Writing: I can navigate organizational guidelines to ensure that your grant application meets all the requirements of your potential donor. I can help write your application in a style consistent with a variety of donor organizations and government agencies.
Grant Proposal Editing: If you have already written your proposal, I can proofread it to ensure that it meets the required guidelines and that it is in line with the style requirements that are relevant to your application.
Project Report Editing: I can’t do the work, but I can help describe what you are doing in a way that highlights and clearly shows the work you have done, or plan to do. I am experienced with several reporting formats and have several templates I can use to help you outline and structure your project and activity reports.
Literature Reviews
Have you tried to get Chatgpt or Bard to write your lit review and discovered that the AI singularity is still in the distant future? I have the skills and experience to quickly find the most relevant articles and summarize them into a concise and useful lit review. Of course, the more detailed information you can give me the better I can do my job.
Disciplinary Diversity: I am an expert in Political Science, Sociology, and Historical Sociology, and I am also familiar with the debates and literature in Urban Studies, Education, Critical Studies, Gender Studies, Development, and other related fields.
Extensive Research: I use article citation network analysis to make sure I identify the most relevant texts for your lit-review subject. I know the top journals important for your discipline and can quickly separate relevant from irrelevant information.
Critical Analysis: I can offer a critical assessment of individual arguments and the literature as a whole to provide a jumping-off point from the review section to your research.
Style and Referencing: I am familiar with a wide range of journal style guides and can ensure proper citation and referencing in your preferred academic style. I typically use Zotero to manage my citations but I am happy to adapt to whatever citation management software you prefer.
Research and Policy Analysis
I’ve spent many years in an academic environment honing my critical writing and analysis skills. I am available as a consultant for producing original research on a wide range of social topics.
Theoretical Sophistication: I have written papers using a wide range of frameworks in social theory. I am particularly experienced in arbitrating among differing theoretical perspectives and finding out which ones provide the most utility in responding to a problem.
Academic Quality : I am a trained PhD with an understanding of what it takes to conduct the highest quality research.
Regional and Thematic Expertise: I have a deep knowledge of the politics of the Middle East, and expertise in International Relations and issues of diversity in contemporary society.
The Politics of Knowledge Production: I have studied and taught on the power relations involved in knowledge production, and incorporate this knowledge into my research.
Copy-Editing
Are you looking for polished and error-free content written in a consistent voice? My copy-editing services are designed to enhance your written materials' clarity, consistency, and overall quality.
Thorough Proofreading: I meticulously review your documents to correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typographical errors.
Language Enhancement: I refine the language to ensure it flows smoothly, fits the required style guidelines, and is free from awkward phrasing. I pay close attention to word usage and ensure your text says what you want.
Clarity and Readability: My editing process focuses on improving the clarity and readability of your text, making it more engaging for your audience.
Translation: I am a native Arabic speaker and can translate your Arabic language documents into English.
Course and Workshop Development
Do you need help designing a course for undergraduate or Masters level students or a workshop for volunteers? I have extensive teaching experience in subjects ranging from expository writing to the politics of comics to Eurocentrism. I also specialize in creating and running classroom simulations on a variety of topics.
Extensive Teaching Experience: From small seminar classes to large lectures, from elite institutions to community colleges, from online to in person workshops, I have designed and taught classes to a wide range of students and for a broad set of institutions.
Range of Subjects: I have taught classes on International Relations, Comparative Politics, Covert Action, American Politics, Foreign Policy Analysis, Eurocentrism, and Political Theory. I have also run workshops on diversity and epistemic bias.
Classroom Simulations: If you are looking for ways to boost classroom engagement, I can help design classroom simulations based on the readings you have assigned for that week. I have designed simulations on state formation, elite bargaining, and historical war simulations.
Admissions consulting
Whether you are looking at undergraduate, Masters, or PhD programs, I can sharpen your application materials and advise you on how to move forward with your university application process.
Informed University Selection: I have extensive knowledge of the top institutions of higher education and can help you narrow your search to the school that best fits your individual needs.
Demonstrating Competence: I have an intimate knowledge of the university admissions process and can help you write application letters that demonstrate your academic competence.
Story Crafting: I am familiar with what styles will stand out to admissions officers and can help you communicate your passions and extracurricular activities.