Alison Platts | Editor specialising in social research and the social sciences and the academic, public and third sectors
Edinburgh, UK, but working with clients in all locations across the world
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.ap-res.co.uk
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Alison
I am a freelance editor with a social research / civil service background. I have extensive experience of drafting and editing research papers and policy documents and am the author (or co-author) of a range of published reports. I have particular knowledge of the social sciences, social policy, social research and government, and offer additional expertise in the areas of justice, health and social care, and demography. My editorial work is undertaken alongside social research commissions. I have a particular focus on academic, social research, public sector and third sector work, and am experienced at working with authors writing in English as a second language.
I provide a high-quality service, and bring professionalism, integrity and attention to detail to all my work.
Subjects
social research, social policy, social sciences, demography, health and social care, criminal justice (Scotland), civil justice (Scotland), public administration, civil service, politics/government, sport
Media
Academic papers, journal articles, conference papers etc; corporate/organisational literature (brochures, annual reports, etc.); research and other reports.
Qualifications and awards
MA Social Policy
Experience
Freelance editor / researcher since 2012, having previously worked as a researcher within the Scottish Government
Training
Word for Practical Editing (CIEP) 2022; Getting to Grips with Grammar and Punctuation (CIEP) 2021; On-screen Editing 1 (SfEP) 2014; Copy-editing by Distance Learning (Publishing Training Centre) 2014; Proofreading by Distance Learning (PTC) 2014
Clients
Individual academics (particularly those writing in English as a second language)
Universities: Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Edinburgh (SCCS)
Research agencies: Scottish Centre for Social Research, Community Research
Third sector organisations: Sustrans, Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland
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Disclaimer note
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