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Biological Sciences and Medicine
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Armed with a doctorate in botany, this editor has a
lifetime of achievements to his name-as a vice-president,
science technician, and senior scientist. The knowledge
amassed over the years enables him to accurately deal with
a variety of subjects.
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Could you please tell us why you decided to become an
editor?
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In my professional career, I have supervised scientists,
and have worked for government agencies and universities.
When I retired, editing seemed like the perfect choice!
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Your career as an editor has only started recently,
right?
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No, I have been editing for a very long time now. I have
reviewed and edited scientific papers for many years; I
would say for at least 20. Apart from my specialization, I
deal with papers belonging to very interesting and diverse
subjects, from ecology to agriculture to medicine.
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So, why would you choose freelancing over a regular
9-to-5 job?
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Well, now that I am retired, I can receive Social Security
from the United States government. Also, I can receive
only a limited amount of money if I work for someone else.
On the other hand, freelancing offers me the opportunity
of working while being anywhere in the world. Imagine the
possibilities!
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Do you get manuscripts from non-native speakers or only
from native speakers?
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From both; I have edited for a number of Chinese,
Japanese, and Egyptian scientists working at the
University of Hawaii, for whom English is not a native
language. I think that the most frequent errors occur in
long sentences-compound and complex sentences that are
difficult for readers to understand. Yes, it is always
better to employ short and declarative sentences with a
simple subject and/or object.
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How do you actually go about editing
manuscripts?
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My process involves first reading the entire article,
keeping in mind the overall meaning and context. Next, I
look at each paragraph-each paragraph should have an
initial sentence that states what that paragraph is about.
I check the integrity of each paragraph to see if there is
a new thought or idea or something that is being explained
through the paragraph, and whether it is being expressed
accurately. Next, I go through the sentences in terms of
their structure and try to simplify or clarify their
meaning. Finally of course, I check for any typographical
errors or misspellings.
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In your opinion, can anyone whose native language is
English, and who has a sound editing strategy, become an
editor?
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I do not think everyone can become an editor. Editing
requires a sense of language and great attention to
detail. Few people have such skills. Also, the editor must
enjoy writing. Some people think that brushing up
sentences written by others is a small thing, but it is
not so.
I am always careful not to kill the author's voice. I
clear up the author's meaning and make it easier for
readers to understand, while keeping the author's style
intact. A balance between these two seemingly
contradictory goals can only be achieved by specialists
who have received adequate training. And, it goes without
saying that keeping oneself updated about the latest
happenings in one's area of expertise at all times is a
must for all good editors.
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How do keep yourself abreast of the latest happenings
in a highly specialized area such as yours?
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I spend most of the day reading books or writing on topics
related to my field of expertise. In the meantime, I am
working on a non-fiction book called "What's wrong
with my plant," which will be published by Timber
Press, the leading horticultural publisher in the U.S.
The book is about diagnosing plant diseases; so, I spend a
considerable part of the time reading related reference
material. It will be of help to anybody who intends to
grow plants, either in their homes or in their gardens or
yards. It will help you gain knowledge of various problems
experienced by plants, such as those related to their
nutrition and environment, excess sunlight, too little
water, attacks by insects, diseases, etc.
I will be happy if I can continue to edit for 3-4 hours a
day, and then indulge in activities like bird watching,
hiking, and gardening. I would like to continue to live
such a life.
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