Suzanne Manness, Ph.D., is an English professor who teaches APA, MLA, Chicago/ Turabian, Harvard, AMA, and AAA documentation styles in her research writing classes. She has edited many college textbooks and professional articles and has extensive experience in editing, proofreading, and formatting theses and dissertations. She specializes in proofreading and formatting articles for APA journals. She is known for a special ability to help international / ESL students, her attention to detail, and her quick turnaround time. She has written and edited technical manuals, informational brochures, business proposals, and grants. She has also written computer user manuals and technical instrumentation directions. Additionally, she has edited many medical textbooks and medical articles on such subjects as heart transplants, pain management, and anesthesiology. She takes complex material and translates that material into a clear, concise, audience-friendly document.
Specialties:
Scholarly Writing & Editing
Technical Writing & Editing
English Editing for ESL clients
Document Formatting
Feedback
"Suzanne did an awesome job editing my dissertation. She was thorough with the document, charts, and references. When I had a question, she was quick to respond and clarified any misconceptions I had. She was always very encouraging and re-assuring that she would get me through the final format. I highly recommend Suzanne." - Donna Wilkes
““I would highly recommend Suzanne to any student or professional seeking editing services. She was very easy to contact; provided multiple references. Her work was accurate; timely ( less than 24 hours in my case to edit a 15 page paper); thorough; professional and very budget friendly. I am very pleased and would definitely use her services again.” Amber Glaser
My PhD Dissertation was recently approved at NCU, and Suzanne Manness was the best editor I was able to find to help me; and at a reasonable price - and I looked long and hard over 2 years. She understands NCU APA 6 requirements fully, she was able to correct my tense as required for each chapter, to make sure my arguments flowed succinctly, and she helped me make sure all my references were listed correctly. She was able to explain to me the differences between APA 5 and 6, and she was knowledgeable enough to be able to help me defend those edits with the university reviewers. I am very grateful to her for her knowledge, her support during the difficult review process, and her willingness to help and be available at all times of the day or night. “ - Deon Glajchen
“I just reviewed the work you sent back to [two University of Phoenix]. I am very impressed. :^) May I continue to give your name out to some of my other folks? The work they send to you will definitely comply with the ARB checklist for the content portions. So many do need help though, with writing style and composition.” UoP professor (On file with network coordinator.)
“ ‘WOW!’ from my mentor. ‘Lovely formatting.’ Way to go, Suzanne!!!” (On file with network coordinator)
“Thank you so very much for all of your hard work, your patience, and your intellect. I submitted the dissertation to the office on Monday. I finally made it! Got all the approvals! You are wonderful and kind. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you...” Gary (On file with network coordinator.)
“Suzanne is truly the complete professional. A dissertation must be exact with no room for error. Suzanne’s editing skills are outstanding. She has a detailed knowledge of how to format the dissertation and perform the editing needed to get through the process – not only with the APA format but the university requirements as well. Without her assistance I would not be finished. I recommend Suzanne’s services without hesitation. If anyone wants to minimize the frustration of the final defense, use Suzanne! She will give you the product you richly deserve!!!” - Gary Blair, University of Virginia
"Just wanted to send you a note to thank you for your superb editing efforts -- the Dean approved my dissertation the first time through! My mentor said that it's rare to have a dissertation approved on the first submission as they always seem to find something to complain about -- I think the reason mine was approved the first time is due in no small part to your knowledge and skills in the UOP APA dissertation process :-) Thank you so much for your efforts on my behalf - I truly appreciate it and I couldn't have done it without your help!" (Contact info on request)
"Suzanne Manness was an absolute gem! After having a terrible experience with another editing company, Dissertation Professors; who had left my Thesis paper in a shambles by deleting important information, and not properly editing the grammar, punctuation and formatting, Suzanne came in on an extremely tight deadline and got my paper to where it needed to be for submission. Suzanne is a professional, and very pleasant to work with. She is readily available and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. If not for Suzanne I would not have been able to complete my Thesis with the same level of professionalism and I am eternally grateful for her time and expertise." Contact information on request
"Hello Suzanne-
I had printed a copy of an earlier draft and had circled everything that needed correcting. Today, I compared your revision to mine and WOW!!! You truly are a great editor, not only did you make each correction I had noted, but many more. You are the best! The revision is incredible and at Doctorial level. Thank you, thank you, thank you…I just wish I had found you two years ago (and a couple of thousands of dollars ago). Thank you again for your humility, your honesty, and your complete and professional expertise! What an honor to work with someone of your caliber.
Thank you,
Tammy Sagastizado
"Like most committee chairs, mine is never satisfied with anything I submit (although I have to admit she is usually correct), and so I was ready for the typical barrage of virtual red ink in my latest submission...and I quote:
'Steve, I am very pleased with this work and have no corrections. You are working very well with your new editor. Please get feedback (if any) from your committee members. Dr. Lois.'
Very simply and very sincerely...thank you!" -- Steven Seney
"Suzanne,
You did an excellent job editing my dissertation. Your experience and
thoroughness were obvious from the beginning. Your knowledge of APA
5th edition, Nova Southeastern University dissertation guidelines, and
your commitment to quick turnaround are just a few of your many
talents. I have highly recommended your editing services to my
colleagues.
PS -- [RG] just emailed me. My dissertation has been accepted!"
Donna Gottardi, Nova Southeastern University
"You are so wonderfully awesome...words can not describe how thankful I
am that you edited my concept paper. It got approved!!!! It would
not have happened without your expert editing! Thank you so much for all of your help!!!!!"
Steph, Nova Southeastern University
"Just a note to let
you know that my
dissertation was
approved today, so
again thank you for
your help and I will
definitely tell my
friends about your
excellent services.
You are a true
professional." Miriam
Golbert, Nova
Southeastern University
“Being a full-time teacher and student, my life is extremely stressful. Perfecting work for my Ph.D. program is time-consuming and quite intensive. Suzanne Manness helped to alleviate much of my stress and allowed me to finally get some much needed rest! She was very patient and helpful during the review process of my paper. Her review of my paper was first-rate and her response time was quick. She was also prompt in all emails sent to her concerning any questions that I had. My dissertation proposal is on its way for the IRB approval. I must thank Suzanne for her hard work, dedication and expertise with APA writing. I would strongly recommend Suzanne for review of AP writing!!” Dawn Adams, internship coordinator, Wheeler High School
"Suzanne Manness
rescued my
dissertation from an
incompetent editing
company that added as
many mistakes as they
corrected. The company
had placed page
numbers in three
different locations,
used different section
headings and used an
inconsistent format
for table headings. To
make maters worse, I
had only two week to
submit my dissertation
or five years of
research would have
been voided when my
program ended. Suzanne
worked with my phone
and email to complete
the job. She was
pleasant to work with
as well as competent.
The proof of her
abilities was shown
when my committee
accepted my draft
without any suggested
changes." Gary Kush,
PhD
"Suzanne was excellent
at helping me organize
my dissertation
chapters so they made
a clear and concise
argument. She has
excellent writing and
organizational skills
and can conceptualize
arguments extremely
well. One of her
strongest attributes
is her knowledge and
experience with
International
dissertations (U.K).
She knows how to get
the job done and has
excellent turn around
time!" -- Deborah M.
Moscarelli, Assistant
Professor, Central
Michigan University,
Department of
Marketing & HSA
"Suzanne Manness
played an instrumental
role in the completion
of my dissertation.
Her recommendations,
especially in editing
and proper formatting
of the final draft,
were tremendously
helpful in giving me
direction and, above
all, peace of mind. I
was impressed by her
level of
professionalism,
accessibility, and
responsiveness. I
believe that Ms.
Manness’ promptness
and turnaround time
are seldom found in
the field of editing.
Her promptness is
coupled with an
impressive knowledge
of the English
language. Furthermore,
the years of
experience in her
field has given Ms.
Manness a fundamental
knowledge-base in a
wide area of
disciplines, from the
hard sciences to the
humanities. The
completion of a
dissertation is a
difficult, not to say
grueling experience.
For me, Ms. Manness
has been the light at
the end of the tunnel.
I recommend her
unequivocally and
without reservations."
Viken Yacoubian, Ph.D.
"Suzanne Manness was
an excellent editor.
Suzanne was incredibly
reasonable in her
pricing. The turn
around with the papers
was quick, and she
caught my grammar
mistakes. Suzanne
answered all my
questions that I
e-mailed to her about
my papers. She usually
responded within
minutes and I have to
admit I asked a lot of
questions. Suzanne
responded to all of
them and offered
explanations. Plus she
is a pro with APA
format. I would
definitely recommend
Suzanne as an editor."
Elina (contact info on
request)
"Thank you so much for
editing this
manuscript. You caught
so many errors that I
would not have found.
I truly appreciate
your feedback and your
very careful attention
to detail." Meena
(contact info on
request)
"Thanks, Dr. Manness.
You are a true
professional. I
received my
dissertation fully
edited and returned at
the time specified.
The price quoted was
also quite reasonable.
I will be happy to
pass on your name to
my friends who are in
need of the services
of an excellent editor
such as yourself."
Carol J. Johnson-Coote,
Assistant Principal
"Thanks very much for
the good work you have
done on the
manuscript. I am also
very grateful that you
are very honest as a
person and working
with you has been very
smooth. I have
received the last
chapters. I look
forward to working
with you in future.
After this I will be
publishing another
book "Quantitative
analysis and
techniques". At that
time I will need your
assistance. I would
like to let you know
that my publishers are
impressed with your
work. I am forwarding
a copy of the email
they wrote me
sometime. Please when
you need reference you
can use the work you
have done for me as
one of the satisfied
customers." Macleans
Mzumara, Economist
“Suzanne was
incredible. She is
friendly, patient,
thorough,
professional, and
fast. He work was
outstanding and I
would not hesitate to
recommend her to
anyone.” – Rob Hauser,
Capella University
“I was very anxious
about using an editor
from a service I found
online, but needed to
take a chance. My
previous editor left
me hanging for three
weeks without any
feedback about the
last two chapters of
my dissertation. With
my deadline looming
over my head, I
contacted network.
Suzanne was prompt and
efficient, which
definitely helped ease
my anxiety and
distress! I am so
appreciative!”
(contact info on
request)
"Suzanne did an
absolutely outstanding
job helping me pull my
dissertation into its
final form. All the
work was done
extremely
professionally and
quickly. " Don
Carroll, professor,
Shikoku Gakuin
University
“Suzanne was
professional, kind,
knowledgeable, and
fast! She saved my
life on this one and I
got an 'A' on the
project! Couldn’t be
happier.” Michael
Pinnel, Argosy
University
"The consultant went over and above the call of duty more than once for me. Her work was excellent and her patience was outstanding.” Lisa Ortigara Crego, PhD, Capella University
"In preparation for my final defense I had my dissertation returned 3 times for changes. After Suzanne Manness edited my dissertation, I proceeded quickly to my final defense and was successful. . . . the committee did not recommend any editorial revisions after my final defense. Suzanne Manness comes highly recommended." Paul D’Amico, Duquesne University
"I had my thesis hearing yesterday and my thesis are accepted immediately. The committee members said your work is exceptional. They congratulated me and welcomed me in the academic world.
You have no idea what that means to me.
I made a good decision about choosing you as my editor."Katarina
"I found Suzanne while I was in a total panic. My regular editor was booked solid, my committee had given me 1 week to make a laundry list of edits to Chapters 1-3, and the Thanksgiving holidays were approaching. Suzanne did a fantastic job under significant time crunch. Suzanne’s dedication to her customers was evident especially near the end when I needed a PDF file for publishing—Suzanne worked into the early morning hours of a Saturday morning to be sure that I met my deadline. Her level of dedication and support was outstanding! I would highly recommend her to any graduate student on the verge of a document format breakdown."—Annise Mabry, Ph.D. Capella University
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