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WELCOME TO STEVE'S PROOFREADING AGENCY.
This business is specifically designed with student essays & dissertations in mind.
STEPHEN DAVIS.
PROOFREADER/HISTORIAN/ WRITER/ METEOROLOGIST/ LONDON WALKS GUIDE/ MONASTIC RESEARCHER/CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGIST.
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Hello,
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My name is Stephen Davis and I have always had a passion for learning, especially in History.
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A former civil servant with over 24 years' experience as a Stock Control Processor, mostly from 1982 - 2006, I eventually became a little bored with the job.
It was in 2006 that I looked towards studying for a University degree.
Having taken the appropriate entry interview, I went on to study for a Bachelor's degree, graduating with a BA History (Hons) from the University of Hull in 2012.
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So, from 2006 my life was completely changed, because in that year a good friend informed me that a course of study at the university was the best move I could possibly make, and that friend was absolutely right.
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During my time at the university I have learned a great many new skills. Examples of my recent new experiences include: Classical music presentation (2012), Meteorology (2014), Proofreading (2016) and the latest adventure being Criminal Psychology (2017) to name but a few.
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In the same year I introduced a new philosophy of my own making - " Life is a learning process", and yes, I still believe that to be the case for me today, as education will always be an essential and enjoyable part of my life.
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So, 11 years since my initial graduation I have never looked back.
I have moved on from the rigid 9 -5 office routine.
I am still very much involved with historical research, my latest adventure being the early period of the 'House of Stuart' (1603 - 1660).
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PROOFREADING & COPY EDITING SERVICE.
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I am a reliable Proofreader & Copy Editor who is always available for continuous support and guidance to clients from a varied range of academic backgrounds.
My service includes working towards a high quality professional level of service with attention to detail and determination to succeed with clients at all times.
I am most happy to assist scholars and researchers in achieving their set targets and overall objectives to a professional standard.
My business hours are currently:
Mon/Tues: 9am – 1pm.
Meetings are by appointment only, but alternative times can be arranged as appropriate.
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My rates can be negotiable, although a minimum rate of £30 per hour is my recommended fee from 1.3.24.
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Finally, I have previously worked for the British Red Cross and have experience working with non-native English speaking clients on a variety of writing material.
Contact details:
Stephen Davis.
University of Hull
BA (Hons)
S.A.C. Meteorology
Email: stephendavis462@gmail.com/Facebook: S.Davis@hull.ac.uk
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/Stephen-davis-33246296
Twitter: @STEPHEN19666962
Website:
ACHIEVEMENTS / EMPLOYMENT.
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STUDY HOUSE.
Selected study module:
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification: Level 3 Forensic Psychology Certificate of Achievement
Commencement date: 27.9.18
Completion date: 17.7.19
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STUDY HOUSE.
Selected study module:
CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification: Level 3
Award organisation: National Open College Network (N.O.C.N).
Equivalent certificate: NVQ/A-level
Commencement date: 5.6.17
Completion date: 25.6.18
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ALISON INDEPENDENT DISTANCE LEARNING
ENGLISH FOR TOURISM - TOURIST INFORMATION & GUIDED TOURS
Study course: Ongoing since 2.1.17.
Assessment taken: 25.1.18
Result: Pass (85%).
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BRITISH RED CROSS.
Maritime House, Hull.
Online & Live training.
Award: CERTIFICATE IN BRITISH RED CROSS HANDLING OF GOODS AND PEOPLE.
Date awarded: 19.8.17
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THE WILSON CENTRE HULL.
Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards.
Level 2
CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING ACCESS TO LEGAL ADVICE.
Date awarded: 3.4.17
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PROOFREADING & EDITING:
Ron Hebbs Independent Proofreading course.
Date certificate awarded: 5.8.16
University of Hull: Authorised Proofreader for student essays & dissertations.
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MARVELL HOUSE HULL
Support Advisor:
Responsibilities: Job Club - Employment advisor/ ESOL tutor / CV writing consultant.
From: June 2014
To: Dec 2015
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STONEBRIDGE COLLEGE
Selected study module:
METEOROLOGY:
Award: Certificate in Meteorology ( Level 3)
Dare awarded: 14.11.14
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HULL COLLEGE:
Pearson Excel.
MATHEMATICS.
Course: Functional Skills in Mathematics ( Level 1).
Date awarded: 15.7.14
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ARKH
Northern refugee Centre.
Asylum Seekers of Kingston Upon Hull.
Course: ADVISING ON EMPLOYMENT.
Date awarded: 3.8.13
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UNIVERSITY OF HULL
Course: CLASSICAL MUSIC BASED WORKSHOP (12 week course).
Certificate: UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION AWARD (10 credits awarded).
Specialist composer: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770 -1827).
Course assignment: ESSAY (total words: 3000) .
Date of award: 28.3.12
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UNIVERSITY OF HULL
BA: HISTORY (Hons).
Class 2:2
Date awarded: 12.1.12
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UNIVERSITY OF HULL
University Foundation Award.
1. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Date awarded: 28.10.10
2. SOCIAL INTERACTION
Date awarded: 29.5.12
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COLLEGE OF POLICING
In partnership with the 'Goodwin Development Trust'.
Study module: CHANNEL GENERAL AWARENESS.
Certificate of completion: 5.5.17
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HUMBERSIDE POLICE
Volunteer support officer.
Various locations in the Hull area.
Year of duty: 2009.
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HULL COLLEGE:
IMPROVING ASSERTIVENESS & DECISION MAKING.
Level 1 ( 3 credits).
Date awarded: 12.11.08
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HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Stationery & Stock controller.
From: October 1993.
To: July 2006.
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HULL COLLEGE:
CLAS: CERTIFICATE OF CALLIGRAPHY.
Date awarded: 24.7.05
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UNIVERSITY OF HULL
UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION ( FULL) AWARD
Date awarded: July 2004.
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HULL COLLEGE:
CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS.
Qualification:
TEACHING PRACTICE: Stage 1.
Date awarded: May 2004.
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HULL COLLEGE:
DRAMA: Level 1
Date awarded: Dec 2003.
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HULL COLLEGE
TEXT PROCESSING:
(Awarded with Distinction).
Date awarded: Jan 1999
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HULL COLLEGE
CITY & GUILDS:
Database Methods 1 (3/98).
Word processing 1 (6/98).
Word processing 2 (6/98)
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HULL COLLEGE:
CLAIT (RSA).
Word/ Spreadsheet/
Stock Control.
Date awarded: April 1997
ESSAYS:
1. German Nationalism and the rise of the Third Reich (1933 – 1945). A case study of the origins, growth, and world power status of the Nazi war machine.
2. Cold War: The development and expansion of the European Cold War (1945 -1991).
3. Middle East: Origins of Arab Nationalism, Pan Arabism, United Arab Republic and the rise of the Nasser regime (1953 - 1970).
4. Japan: A history of the country, with special focus on the rise and fall of the Japanese Liberal Democratic party from 1955 to the present day.
5. Ludwig van Beethoven: (1770 - 1827).
CURRENT RESEARCH:
MONASTIC STUDIES.
Commenced March 2014 - the present.
Research centre: University of Hull / British Library, London (Humanities 1).
Study material: 'The Journal of Medieval Monastic Studies'.
Essay: Still ongoing.
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PUB QUIZMASTER:
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Date started: 25.10.16 ( to present).
I offer the following specialist topics of interest:
ARTS & BOOKS
FILM & TELEVISION
FOOD & DRINK
HISTORY
GEOGRAPHY
MUSIC
POLITICS
SCIENCE
SPORT
THEOLOGY (My latest subject)
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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WRITING INTERESTS:
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Story genres: Historical / Thriller / Sci-Fi / Ghost writing.
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Publications: 3 essays on history - Mary Queen of Scots/The English Monasteries/The History of Chocolate.
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LONDON WALKS BOOKLET.
Print date: Thurs 7th March, 2024.
Courtesy of the University of Hull Printing services.
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The following 7 walks compiled by Stephen Davis take place around the River Thames & The City of London.
They each contain detailed historical & cultural information along with recommendations for local sightseeing & attractions:
WALK 1: Westminster Bridge to the Tower of London.
WALK 2: The Tower of London to the Prospect of Whitby (via St Catherine's Dock & Wapping High Street).
WALK 3: Blackfriars bridge to Westminster bridge (via Victoria Embankment).
WALK 4: Westminster bridge (South Bank) to Vauxhall.
WALK 5: Westminster Bridge (North Bank) to Vauxhall.
WALK 6: St Paul's Cathedral to the Ten Bells at Spitalfields.
WALK 7: The Founders Arms to the Monument (via Leadenhall Market).
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OTHER PROPOSED WALKS:
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WALK 8: Hammersmith bridge to Putney bridge.
WALK 9: Hampstead tube station to The Spaniards Inn (via Hampstead Heath).
WALK 10: Richmond to Kew Gardens/ Syon House/ Ham House.
WALK 11: The London Parks: Hyde park/Kensington Gardens /St James park/ Green park/ Regents park/ Battersea park.
WALK 12: Chelsea: The Thames Circular (via Cheyne Walk, Albert Bridge, Chelsea Bridge / Chelsea Physic Garden).
WALK 13: Paddington: The Paddington circular (Via Marylebone Road, Marble Arch, Edgeware Road, Sussex Gardens).
WALK 14: The Fleet Street pub trail.
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