Derek Hanssens Birch
 
 

They said it ....

"Writing in a foreign language is not an easy task for most of people, let alone when it is about a thesis where both content and form have to be flawless. Derek's suggestions were promptly accepted, ensured more clarity and avoided distraction that could have been caused by an improper use of the English language"
Dr Jose H Fischel de Andrade, LLM, MSt, PhD, Senior Officer, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

"Derek's help in the editing of my thesis was precious and reliable. Although I have a good command of the English language, having a native speaker to proof read my materials has been a great relief and saved me a considerable amount of time. Derek's corrections are very accurate and pertinent and he is furthermore very fast, which is of great help when one is working under pressing deadlines."
Annalisa Savarsi
(successful PhD thesis)

" I have greatly benefited from Derek’s assistance and I can only recommend his work for being of very high quality, extremely thorough and prompt."
Jacques Hartmann
(successful PhD thesis)

"Working with Dr. Birch was a very useful experience.  His personal and professional attitude towards my request was thorough and diligent. He not only edited my grammar mistakes but also gave his recommendations on structure and style. He dedicated time to talk through all the corrections making sure I understood the underlying reasons. Before taking my paper for editing he spent time determining what exactly I wanted to achieve. His recommendations were very useful for my future assignments as he explained small nuances of English language, which can be critical in academic writing."
Almaz Ahmadova
(successful PhD thesis)

"Your proof-reading took into account the context in which the dissertation was written i.e. the area (Medicine). It wasn't just aimed at making good sentences in English but also making sense in science. And it was quick!"
Justin Basile
(successful MD thesis)

"I was very impressed and satisfied with the quick and detailed services provided by Dr. Derek Birch. I thought his service was wonderful! I know that it made a huge difference in my dissertation. I would recommend this service to, in particular, international students. He will help making your pieces of writing shiny at the final stage of writing."
Ji-Young Song (successful MPhil dissertation)

"What I found specially helpful was the "argument" correction you gave me, particularly in the Conclusion. It was very helpful for me to get "academic" suggestions as well as language corrections."
Sigurður Guðjonsson (successful MPhil dissertation)

"I highly recommend Derek! I have been an engineer for over 20 years and coming to study at Cambridge has been a life-long dream come true. I never learned how to truly write in the proper academic style so finding Derek has been wonderful. He really helped me improve my writing. I will continue to rely on his help and expertise as I pursue a PhD degree."
Mary Lou Masko (successful MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development)