Copyediting and proofreading draft publication on “Precision Agriculture for Smallholder Farmers”

Support with proofreading and copyediting on precision agriculture.

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Tuesday 17 Aug 2021 at 08:00 UTC

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Overview

Support with proofreading and copyediting on precision agriculture.

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Native speaker of English required.
Previous experience with copyediting and proofreading is essential.
Mastery in MS Word is required.
Attention to detail is a MUST.
Familiarity with agriculture and technology will be an advantage.

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We are looking for one motivated online volunteer to support our team with proofreading and copyediting our new publication “Precision Agriculture for Smallholder Farmers”, which consists of approximately 50 pages of text, including tables, graphs, and images.

Writing and editing
Translation and interpretation

Precision agriculture is a data-driven farm management approach that caters to the needs of individual farms. It can reduce the need for agricultural inputs like water, fertilisers, and pesticides, improve productivity and yields, and reduce the environmental footprint of farming. Precision agriculture technologies (e.g., smartphones, drones, sensors, and digital platforms) are becoming increasingly accessible for even smallholder farmers. The publication explores the various technologies currently used for precision agriculture, evaluates their feasibility for adoption by smallholder farmers, identifies suitable business models, and provides recommendations for project managers looking to include digital technologies in ongoing or new initiatives.
Volunteers: 1 needed
11-20 hours per week / 1 weeks

Candidates should be native speakers of English and have previous experience with copyediting and proofreading. Mastery in MS Word is required. Attention to detail is a MUST. Familiarity with agriculture and technology will be an advantage. Candidates are required to include samples of previous copyedited/proofread work.
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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to proofread a document under a tight deadline?	The interviewer wants to assess your ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.	Highlight the situation, your approach to prioritize tasks, and the outcome.
What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in your proofreading work?	This question seeks to understand your attention to detail and proofreading techniques.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback or criticism on your editing work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or software do you find essential for editing and proofreading?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you improved a document through your editing skills?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.