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Margaret Ruppel

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I have a B.A. (Carleton University, Library and Information Technology Diploma (Algonquin College) and Eight-Step Editing Certificate (Editors' Association of Canada).I have more than 25 years experience in editing undergraduate and master level academic papers. I have proven abilities in public relations, note taking, minute preparation and distribution through my work with non-profit organizations and a private school. I prepare research and promotional materials. I have on-going experience in editing works of fiction. My background includes work with E.S.L., high-interest low-vocabulary, and simple language texts. I have previous experience in the federal government in personnel and adminstration. I am currently employed by a major Board of Education, where I am responsible for a collection of approximately 20,000 items and over 900 clients. I am detail oriented, thorough and have a strong ability to multi-task under strict timelines.

596 Dickinson Av.
Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 7J4
Canada

Fax:613 521-4773
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Editorial SkillsMedia/GenresSubjects
  • Canadianization
  • Plain language
  • Rewriting
  • Copy editing
  • Proofreading
  • Structural and substantive editing
  • Stylistic editing
  • Acquisitions
  • Research and fact-checking
  • Writing
  • On-screen editing
  • Academic materials, general
  • Academic papers and essays
  • Theses and dissertations
  • Books, children's and young adult
  • Fiction
  • Advertising and marketing materials
  • Correspondence
  • In-house publications
  • Policies and procedures
  • Public relations materials
  • Résumés and CVs
  • Educational materials, general
  • Hand-written materials
  • Transcripts and minutes
  • Humanities, general
  • History
  • Literature
  • Administration

Working Languages

English

Other Interests

Canada; Communications; Animals; Health and medicine, general; Outdoor recreation; Society, general; Humanities, general; Pedagogy