Contact: Pam Oliver  pam.oliver.waiheke@gmail.com / 09 3727749 / 022 3727749

Proof reading

My proofreading includes checking for spelling, punctuation, typographical errors, grammar, and consistent terminology.

Editing

I customise my editing to the type of document and your particular needs. Editing normally includes full proofing as well as checking for flow, structure, terminology and phrasing, and other specific editing tasks requested by you.

Added value

  • Much of my research has been with Māori and Pasifika organisations, and I have a good grasp of basic te reo Māori, including spelling.

  • I understand the boundaries between proofing, editing and coaching roles.

  • I am used to working to tight deadlines.

  • I can pick up the language, jargon and referencing requirements of particular disciplines quickly.

  • I communicate well with people of all ages and cultures.

Areas of expertise

I have extensive experience in both editing and proofreading in a wide range of subjects, including: education; law; social sciences (psychology, sociology, political studies, women’s studies, media studies, anthropology); social and health/mental health services; medicine and health sciences; communications, business, commerce and marketing; planning and design; arts and culture; environment and conservation.

Testimonials

Pam has undertaken proofreading work for me, and for my students, since 2017, [including] writing that has since been published. Pam’s work is reliable, timely, and of the highest quality. She is thorough in her proofreading and editing, and does this without overriding the unique voice of the author. She especially works with students in a deep way, undertaking to teach them sentence and argument structuring whilst proofreading their work. It is for these reasons that I have recommended her service to students and colleagues. Associate Professor Rachel Simon-Kumar, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, 2019


I am delighted that I availed Pam's service in professional proofreading. Her input was great help to tidy up my PhD thesis. She was very accommodating and responded so quickly to all my email inquiries. Pam was professional, diligent and meticulous to her work. I recommend Pam's professional proofreading service as she gives an excellent outcome! Gilbert Azuela, Doctoral graduate, Auckland University of Technology, 2019

Pam provided a high quality service in a timely fashion and I am very impressed. She responded promptly to my requests was able to work according to my quite tight schedule. Pam also made sure to seek clarification before proofreading some esoteric components of the work specific to my discipline (Asian and Political Studies). She was also committed to ensuring I understood her editing techniques and feedback through detailed margin comments, allowing me to apply the full value of her work to the improvement of my thesis. She is a reliable proof-reader and I recommend any student to enlist her expertise. Jake Cowan, Doctoral graduate, Political Studies, University of Auckland, 2018

Pam responded very quickly to my enquiry about the proofreading and was ready to do the reading within my deadline. She not only proofreads your document, but also provided valuable comments to improve the consistency and structure of the report. She was fast, approachable and efficient. I would recommend post-graduate students to consider her for proofreading your report. Pema Choki, Masters of Engineering, Auckland University of Technology, 2019

Dear Pam, many thanks for your proofreading! I really appreciate your quick response! I am really impressive of your excellent and professional proofreading service. Thank you so much for the high-quality editing for my thesis writing and make it excellent. Kind regards, Yongang     Yongang Zhang, doctoral student, chemical engineering, University of Auckland

I have worked with Pam for my assignment and happy with her service, especially the quick turnaround time that she made. Strongly recommend her service for postgraduate students.   Tram Nguyen, MBA student, Auckland University of Technology

Pam had proofread my Masters thesis. She is very friendly and approachable. I'm really happy with her work as she really understands what I need and what is required by my university. Her work was very fast. I would recommend Pam to other postgraduate students. Sanhchivorn Tha, Master of Business student, Auckland University of Technology, 21 July 2017

I have benefited from Pam’s editing skills while working on two refereed journal articles, both of which were accepted by the journals with minimal revisions. Throughout the process Pam made certain that I understood why she edited my work the way that she did, as she involved me in the process of improving the writing. Not only did I have a better article to present to the journal, but what I learned from the experience made me a better writer.  Pam knows how to make sure that your writing tells your readers where you are going to take them and how you are going to get them there. Her ability to communicate logic, grammar and structure will ensure your writing remains clear at every stage of the journey.  She has the skill to hold the big picture of how each element of your work hangs together while at the same time seeing the smallest details of punctuation, spelling, and unnecessary words.       Michael Wilson, doctoral candidate, South Australia, 18 May 2017