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I have extensive experience of drafting brochures both marketing and technical, and also of conducting and writing-up case studies. At a very large light industrial company, New Age International, I drafted, proofread and edited detailed technical brochures on standby generator systems and the electronic control systems.
I have both commissioned and written numerous case studies for both the research and marketing department at the NGO Investors in People where they were included on the organization website. I have also written academic case studies for the University of Reading where I was a Research Associate. I also worked for the think tank Demos where I wrote literature reviews and website copy.
I have recently drafted material for the websites of the University of Birmingham and Canterbury Christ Church University. These web pages were based around a large multi-million pound research project funded by the Templeton Foundation. The subsequent report, which I drafted and edited, was the basis of several briefings conducted at the Cabinet Office in 2009 and 2010.
I run a copywriting business specialising in supporting academic institutions and small businesses. I can work on an hourly rate (£30 per hour), proofing (£20) or quote per job depending on the brief.
Areas covered: Academic writing, Presentations and Speeches, Newsletters, Reports, Articles (popular), proofreading and editing, fact-checking. Sectors: Education, the Arts, Sport, Commercial, Government.
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by Melissa M on 04 Feb 2012
Simply Fantastic! Highly professional, extremely knowledgeable will be using again in the near future! Thanks!
by KRISSY C on 06 Jul 2011
Robert is highly professional, relauble and quick tocomplete the job as promised. Qualty of work is excellent. Highly recommended.
by SRN S on 21 Jun 2011
Robert was extremely prompt in providing the service I required. His professionalism was evident from the start and I look forward to working with him again. He comes highly recommended! Sandra
Work Experience
A freelance copywriter who specialises in writing Academic and Educational copy. A proven educational researcher who has presented to conferences and briefed government ministers at Cabinet level. Committed to education and public policy formation with impressive experience of education, skills development and culture. Has been a full-time research intern at the Demos think tank and a researcher at Investors in People. A professional member of BERA.
A strong academic profile with an MA in Critical Theory and Literature (distinction) and a PhD on the impact of globalization on the individual, and on society as reflected in contemporary culture. Previously an experienced teacher of eight years with a huge variety of skills and competences. Excellent oral/written skills and highly computer literate. Proven organizational and teamwork skills and success in achieving targets. Able to work independently and deliver to deadline.
Jan 2010 to Dec 2010
Research Associate at University of Reading
Presentation at conferences and departmental roundtables.
Use of Software Package for the Social Sciences—hypothesis and significance testing, factor analysis, statistical graphics.
Experienced in mixed research methods: organized, conduct and evaluated focus groups, carry out interviews and design online questionnaire surveys.
Write papers for dissemination at conferences
Write for research reports
Organise national conference for 150 delegates
Publish academic articles on Trust, Social Mobility through Education and Well being in Education.
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Jan 2002 to Dec 2006

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