Professional one-to-one proofreading of the English in your academic thesis, dissertation or paper
Qualifications
Experience and Service
Subjects I cover all subject areas, Subjects have included:
Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Education, English, Engineering, Genetics, Geography, History, International Relations, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management and Business Administration, Medicine, Philosophy, Physics, Social and Political Sciences, Theology and Zoology.
Specialisations:
proofreading and finalising the English of theses, diplomas, dissertations and reports. DHB has provided proofreading and editing services to C.U. staff and graduate students of many nationalities, for whom fluency in English is vital to success in diploma, dissertation or doctoral thesis; to overseas lawyers, academics and many others.
job applications: ensuring that you do not lose your interview because of poor English in your CV, résumé or covering letter.
presentations: checking that your English holds the attention of your audience. Put them at ease, sure that in the shortest time they will have the best understanding.
editorial services In addition to proofreading, a full editorial service is offered, securing clarity of analysis, presentation of argument and advice prior to publication.
examination preparation for all principal examinations in English as a Foreign Language. DHB is a former examiner for the Cambridge University Language Examinations Syndicate in its highest EFL exam, the Certificate of Proficiency in English.
help with all aspects of English - generalist, specialist (especially legal) and academic. As well as preparing students for examination, DHB has given courses for foreign judges, lawyers (practising and academic), senior management of companies and Members of the European Parliament.
- Educated at the Universities of Cambridge, Edinburgh and Oxford.
- Studied Law, Philosophy and Literature.
- Awards: First Class Merits, the prize in Metaphysics and Philosophy Medal.
- Work: in law, teaching, editing and proofreading. Appointed to the office of Director of Public Prosecutions at the Central Criminal Court (London); awarded a commendation.
- a former examiner for the Cambridge University Language Examinations Syndicate in its highest EFL exam, the Certificate of Proficiency in English.
Experience and Service
- For over thirtyfive years I have provided overseas students, academics, lawyers and authors with individual help in English language presentation.
- Many need only correction of English.
- Overseas visitors often require help in adapting to the particular requirements of academic English.
- Some require help in oral advocacy and discussion;
- others, guidance at the preparatory stage of drafting.
- Many benefit from immediate and regular meeting at my home in central Cambridge.
Subjects I cover all subject areas, Subjects have included:
Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Education, English, Engineering, Genetics, Geography, History, International Relations, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management and Business Administration, Medicine, Philosophy, Physics, Social and Political Sciences, Theology and Zoology.
Specialisations:
proofreading and finalising the English of theses, diplomas, dissertations and reports. DHB has provided proofreading and editing services to C.U. staff and graduate students of many nationalities, for whom fluency in English is vital to success in diploma, dissertation or doctoral thesis; to overseas lawyers, academics and many others.
job applications: ensuring that you do not lose your interview because of poor English in your CV, résumé or covering letter.
presentations: checking that your English holds the attention of your audience. Put them at ease, sure that in the shortest time they will have the best understanding.
editorial services In addition to proofreading, a full editorial service is offered, securing clarity of analysis, presentation of argument and advice prior to publication.
examination preparation for all principal examinations in English as a Foreign Language. DHB is a former examiner for the Cambridge University Language Examinations Syndicate in its highest EFL exam, the Certificate of Proficiency in English.
help with all aspects of English - generalist, specialist (especially legal) and academic. As well as preparing students for examination, DHB has given courses for foreign judges, lawyers (practising and academic), senior management of companies and Members of the European Parliament.