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SimpleTense Education

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Times Republican

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The Dapifer

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Freelance Academic Writers

SimpleTense Education

Pasadena, CA • On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

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Company Description
SimpleTense Education is the largest provider of content solutions for international clients. With a multitude of world-class writers, we empower our customers to attain academic success abroad. This is accomplished through the efficient and convenient delivery of premium content while offering unparalleled support to our writers through the task completion process. We seek to connect with individuals committed to clarity and transparency in all phases of communication as they in turn seek to facilitate other people's understanding of the world around them.
Job Description
At SimpleTense, freelance writers have the following responsibilities:
Completing writing and editing assignments according to the instructions provided.
Applying APA, CMS, MLA, Harvard, Oxford, and other style conventions as required.
Asking follow-up questions when necessary.
As an independent contractor, you have the flexibility to choose your assignments, make your own schedule, and work from anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection. Payments are made twice per month via Paypal.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or credits toward a bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 3.3
Ability to conduct research using scholarly journals, websites, books, and databases
At least one year of experience with academic writing
Strong proofreading skills
Positive attitude and willingness to accept constructive feedback
Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing about economics, statistics, and/or finance
2+ years of academic writing experience
Experience editing with the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word
To apply for this freelance academic writing position, please visit the following link: https://www.simpletense.com/candidate-home/
Only applicants who apply using the link above will receive further

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