Earn from home as an academic writer.
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Ever thought of making content academic writing a career? Academic writing is a kind of ghost writing where you write assignments, thesis, dissertations, class work for students all over the world. It is a home based online job that offers you the flexibility of work schedule, choice of assignments, and, of course, the money you earn. This article tells you more about academic writing as a career option, companies offering academic writing, and ways to get started with it.
Recently, when I told a friend about freelance writing and that you can earn from home, he thought I was kidding him. People often consider online earning opportunities as scam. With increase in credit card frauds online, burgeoning scam sites, people selling you their elixir e-book that talks of 101 ways to just anything, the impression online market has on people cannot be entirely dismissed as a prejudice. Though there are many opportunities available web wide, but I'll concentrate only on earning as an academic writer. With time I might share my experience in other fields as as well; for now on, Freelance Academic Writing.
What is Academic writing.
As the term suggest, Academic writing is writing for academic purposes. It could range anything from coursework to term/research papers to writing a thesis. One can choose his/her field of specialization and get earning from researching and writing on any topics of interest.
Is Academic writing for you?
Academic writing is for those who are passionate about their specialized subject, have an inclination to learn more about it, can do research and produce articles. You can choose as many subjects of your choice as you are willing.
How does it work?
Once you are selected as an academic writer with any of the academic writing sites, find below, you start taking offers available to you. These offers come from students all over the world who demand for assignments to be completed in a given deadline. The company you write for moderates between you and your student clients.
What does it need to become an online academic writer?
Academic writing demands good understanding of your chosen/specialized subject, an understanding of the writing formats, an ability to do research both online and offline, an enthusiasm to learn more about the subject of your choice, access to internet and public libraries, to be able to log into the company's system at least once in 24 hrs after you have taken an offer, and the last and the most important thing, to be able to work as per the instructions given to you by your client.
Where to apply for Academic Writing?
There are many companies online which offer academic writing.
How to Apply for academic writing?
Here's the procedure if you wish to apply for any of the academic writing sites mentioned above. Most of them have a similar application and selection procedure with of course little variations. You have to fill up a form and attach your resume and writing samples along with it. Easy said. Here are a few tips to follow. That's from experience.
This is where you might get stuck. Writing Samples to attach? Uploading a Resume without any writing experience? Writing Format? A word or two about Plagiarism...well, if you get stuck here, you better think of other avenues. some writing companies might ask for a test assignment while others for a quick on line test (Basic Grammar/composition).
What kind of Writing Samples to attach?
This is the most important question when it comes to submitting or attaching a writing sample. Professionally and reasonably your writing samples should reflect the qualities required for the post you are applying for. When it comes to academic writing, your writing samples should be from your field of specialization. It could be an article, an essay with a point of view on a topic or any other research based paper written an a required format.(APA,MLA, Harvard et al)
Though the custom writing companies in reference basically look for a good command over language, submitting at least one writing sample in the above format will give you an additional edge.
The other writing samples could be a personal essay, a review or any other genre you have a command at. Keep your writing samples varied and make sure you attach at least three samples.
Though there are no strict instructions as per the kind of samples to attach. my friend who works for one of these custom writing companies attached her poems as one of the writing samples.
What is APA/MLA/Harvard/Chicago style of referencing?
Check out this link.
What kind of an exam/ writing assignment test is given?
For Academic writing the test assignment is generally to write about your personal experience. It could be a title like "Write an essay on Problem Solving Methodology", "Identify and illustrate one process you have used to deal with a specific problem or difficult situation(s) in your life." or "explain your process for resolving a specific problem".
Such type of essay questions are most commonly used test assignments. You can read my essay for a sample.
How much can you expect to earn being an academic writer?
I read my fellow hubber SimeyC say in one if his hubs about generating income by online freelance writing, "Who wants to be a Millionaire" writing online, the fact is Who can be...Keeping that in question, Freelance writing might not make you a millionaire but it can, if taken seriously and diligently become a source of active income. I say active income, because that's what actually matters, there are many who are of course earning passive incomes as online freelance writers.
Talking in numbers you can be offered anything between 4$ to 20$ per page. (A4 double spaced, approx. 250 words.)
While academia research pays anything between 4$to 16$ per page, rates /page at writers.ph varies from 2$ to 14$. When it comes to new writers, writers.ph is a better option than academia research.com.
What are the money transaction gateways?
Most of these sites pay their writers through Paypal, Wire transfer, E-Gold. They do not have the facility of remote cheque.
Are these sites Legitimate? Do I get paid for the work i do?
Well, this is a tricky question. For all i can say is that i have worked with Writers.ph and have received payment. For other sites you can check out these links where people have shared their experiences.
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My name is Leonard Kelvin. I am a self-motivated, qualified writer
with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from University of Manchester. I
have over 16 years experience as an academic writer. I have been
dealing with academic dissertations, theses and essays. But later last
year, I went on a vocation to allow time for my graduation ceremony.
But since things are now fine, I am seeking to forward my application
as an online writer under contract. I mostly deal with Management
papers, business, finance and economics. I also posses my own
writing/research tools an academic research library, 24/7 internet
access and I am as well able to deliver written assignments as
appropriately formatted using Microsoft Word document. Below are my
resume and a written sample. I am eagerly waiting to hear from you.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Leonard Kelvin.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate – University of Manchester
PhD in Business Management – University of Manchester
Masters in Economics- Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland
ACADEMIC CAREER SUMMARY
July 2007 to date
Assistant Professor, Bond University
Lecturer: Land Law, Business Associations
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of South Australia
Corporate Law: General
Co-coordinator, Online Practical Legal Training, Bond University
Property Law Practice; Corporate and Commercial Practice
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My name is Leonard Kelvin. I am a self-motivated, qualified writer
with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from University of Manchester. I
have over 16 years experience as an academic writer. I have been
dealing with academic dissertations, theses and essays. But later last
year, I went on a vocation to allow time for my graduation ceremony.
But since things are now fine, I am seeking to forward my application
as an online writer under contract. I mostly deal with Management
papers, business, finance and economics. I also posses my own
writing/research tools an academic research library, 24/7 internet
access and I am as well able to deliver written assignments as
appropriately formatted using Microsoft Word document. Below are my
resume and a written sample. I am eagerly waiting to hear from you.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Leonard Kelvin.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate – University of Manchester
PhD in Business Management – University of Manchester
Masters in Economics- Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland
ACADEMIC CAREER SUMMARY
July 2007 to date
Assistant Professor, Bond University
Lecturer: Land Law, Business Associations
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of South Australia
Corporate Law: General
Co-coordinator, Online Practical Legal Training, Bond University
Property Law Practice; Corporate and Commercial Practice
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We want freelance academic writer who are ready to work full time. Experienced and skillful writers will be paid 200/- , and the salary reviewed up to 250/- depending on the level of skills and cooperation of the writer. Inexperienced applicants who have excellent writing skills will be considered for training, and paid from 150/-. Kindly submit your C.Vs together with samples of your past work alongside a detailed application letter @ inforesearchwriters@gmail.com
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Since I ventured in this Part time job of Academic Writing, many students have liked my work. Many have cleared their Dissertations with a Distinction.... I deal with Business papers. Below is my cv.
Email: pugelthomas@gmail.com
THOMAS A. PUGEL
Vice Dean for Executive Programs
Professor of Economics and Global Business
Stern School of Business
New York University
44 West 4th Street
New York, NY 10012
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Economics, Harvard University, 1978. Fields of specialization: industrial organization and international economics. Dissertation: "International Market Linkages and Domestic Market Performance: The United States."
B.A., Economics, Michigan State University, 1974.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Professor of Economics and Global Business, Stern School of Business, New York University, 1990-present.
Vice Dean for Executive Programs, 2009-present.
Fellow, Teaching Excellence Program, Stern School of Business, New York University, 1998-present.
Faculty Director, Executive MBA Programs, Stern School of Business, New York University, 2007- 2009.
Academic Director, Langone Part-Time MBA Program for Working Professionals, Stern School of Business, New York University, 2004-2008.
Faculty Director, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Stern School of Business, New York University, 2006-2007.
Interim Director, Center for Japan-U.S. Business and Economic Studies, Stern School of Business, New York University, 2005-2006.
Editorial Review Board, Journal of International Business Studies, 1982-1985, 1993-1994, 2002-2007.
Chairperson, International Business Area, Stern School of Business, New York University, 1990- 1994 and 1998-2003.
Board of Directors, International Schools of Business Management, a consortium of nine business schools located in Europe and the United States, 1994-2003.
NYU Stern School Coordinator, MBA Enterprise Corps, 1990-1992, 1996-2003.
Co-coordinator, International Teachers Program, Stern School of Business, New York University, 1998-2001.
Board of Directors, Consortium for the MBA Enterprise Corps, 1990-1992, 1996-2000.
Chief Economist, National Council on Economic Education, 1997-2000.
Vice Dean, Faculty. Stern School of Business, New York University, 1994-1998.
Acting Chairperson, Department of Accounting, Taxation and Business Law, Stern School of
Business, New York University, 1997-1998.
Acting Chairperson, Operations Management Area, Stern School of Business, New York University, 1996-1997.
Deputy Chairman, International Business Area, Stern School of Business, New York University, 1988-1990.
Associate Professor of Economics and International Business, Stern School of Business, New York University, 1982-1990.
Visiting Professor and Research Associate, School of International Politics, Economics and
Business, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan, 1985-1986.
Associate Director, Center for Japan-U.S. Business and Economic Studies, New York University, 1984-1985.
Member of U.S. Faculty, National Center for Industrial Science and Technology Management Development at Dalian, Peoples Republic of China, 1983.
Assistant Professor of Economics and International Business, Graduate School of Business
Administration, New York University, 1978-1982.
Visiting Scholar, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 1980.
Association Meetings, 1979.
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Economic Association
Academy of International Business
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