“Thank you so much for helping me put all the pieces together according to Sofia University’s styles and FEC requirements…”—Qing Wu

Survey ratings: overall quality 9.9/10 · clarity of comments 10 · strengthened voice 10 · communication & turnaround 10 · APA/formatting 10 · likelihood to recommend 10/10. Outcome: approved on the final version (Sofia FEC).

Compassion & the human touch

“It is an amazing experience to work with you who embodies compassion to daily practices.”  (cleaned: “…who embodies compassion in daily practice.”)

“Compassion offered to me with understanding, options and resource to help out.”  (survey — what she valued most)

“Thanks, it is an inspiring experience to work with you.”  (survey)

Trust & respect

“You are the person I respect most as I don’t think I can ever make it by myself.”

“I am confident that we will make it with our collaboration.”

“It is great that [I] find this out especially for me who has no strength on editing.”  (re: the FEC final-check being essential)

The craft — APA, MEAL, formatting, clarity

“Your diligence on APA standards is greatly appreciated.”

“MEAL guidance and listing format are helpful.”  (survey — biggest difference)

“Thank you so much to help me put all pieces together according to SU styles and FEC requests. It looks beautiful now!”

“The 3 versions with various formats are so considerate.”

“Thank you again to plan that for me with clarity an clean process.”  (cleaned: “…with clarity and a clean process.”)

“Thank you very much for your efficient work.”

“The final version looks very nice.”

Ease & delight of working together

“I just love working with you and you make my life so easy.”

“It is great to have you along this journey for the editing phase.”

Confidence & outcome

“It brings me great confidence for academic writing.”  (survey)

“We made it. Cheers!”  (final email, after FEC approval)

Future work & referrals

“We will continue to collaborate for future papers I plan to do, and I will recommend you to my other classmates who will do dissertation editing when they come to DOC9006.”