Algirdas Makarevicius. Community Service: Editing, Proofreading, and Abridgment
Editing and Proofreading
Before submitting a written document for publication, it is necessary to edit and proofread it carefully. The final step before a written document can be considered complete is proofreading. I edited, proofread, revised, and abridged marketing materials, dissertations, handbooks, and short stories.
Abridgment
Text simplification for second language learners plays a crucial role in student motivation. Therefore, I abridged original English articles and short stories for ESL learners of various levels. Abridged English texts make the subject matter accessible to practically all students. Here are a few links to my abridged texts:
AFTER TWENTY YEARS, by O. Henry
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, by O’Henry
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND, by Arthur Conan Doyle
Community Service: Consulting, Promoting, and Disseminating of Knowledge
Consulting
Algirdas Makarevicius consulted with Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian students, helping them to improve individual areas in need of strengthening, such as speaking, reading, listening, writing, grammar, and stylistics, at all levels of English language proficiency, from elementary to advanced. More...
Promoting
Algirdas Makarevicius promoted students’ interest in learning English through extracurricular activities, including reading and speaking clubs, weekly lectures on various topics, poster presentations, discussion groups, student conferences, and symposia. He increased job opportunities by promoting and creating a progressive English learning environment. More...
Dissemination of Knowledge
Algirdas Makarevicius disseminated information and knowledge worldwide, shared knowledge through teaching, learning, and research, and developed an extensive nonprofit website, "ESL Teacher Reference Desk." More...
Editing and Proofreading
Before submitting a written document for publication, it is necessary to edit and proofread it carefully. The final step before a written document can be considered complete is proofreading. I edited, proofread, revised, and abridged marketing materials, dissertations, handbooks, and short stories.
- I worked on research papers intended for postgraduate students. Hobart, Australia, 1992
- English textbooks at Guangzhou Meisheng Corporation Ltd., Guangzhou, China, 2002
- Internet marketing materials—handbooks, brochures, and leads—at Elastix Australasia Pty Ltd., Melbourne, Australia, 2000-01
- Doctorate dissertations in the field of health sciences. Guangzhou, China, 2004-06.
Abridgment
Text simplification for second language learners plays a crucial role in student motivation. Therefore, I abridged original English articles and short stories for ESL learners of various levels. Abridged English texts make the subject matter accessible to practically all students. Here are a few links to my abridged texts:
AFTER TWENTY YEARS, by O. Henry
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, by O’Henry
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND, by Arthur Conan Doyle
Community Service: Consulting, Promoting, and Disseminating of Knowledge
Consulting
Algirdas Makarevicius consulted with Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian students, helping them to improve individual areas in need of strengthening, such as speaking, reading, listening, writing, grammar, and stylistics, at all levels of English language proficiency, from elementary to advanced. More...
Promoting
Algirdas Makarevicius promoted students’ interest in learning English through extracurricular activities, including reading and speaking clubs, weekly lectures on various topics, poster presentations, discussion groups, student conferences, and symposia. He increased job opportunities by promoting and creating a progressive English learning environment. More...
Dissemination of Knowledge
Algirdas Makarevicius disseminated information and knowledge worldwide, shared knowledge through teaching, learning, and research, and developed an extensive nonprofit website, "ESL Teacher Reference Desk." More...
