Thesis and Dissertation Advisors -
Economics / Econometrics

MELODY L. LARK

DR. MELODY L. LARK earned a Ph.D. in political science and education, M.A. in international studies (politics and policy), MBA in finance and marketing, and BA in economics and administrative studies. She also earned two accredited certificates in adolescent substance abuse treatment. Lark has advised more than 80 doctoral students. She focuses on:
1. Content (lyrics), which addresses the introduction; thesis, hypothesis, or research questions; literature review and synthesis; data collection, coding, analysis; literature review and synthesis; implications; recommendations; and conclusions.
2. University Guidelines, which includes the title page, abstract, level headings, tables, charts, citations, quotations, and references.
3. Mechanics and Style (rhythm), which includes grammar; word usage; punctuation; spelling; sentences that are active, clear, complete, concise, interesting, and relevant; smooth transitions for flow; and scholarly tone.
Topics: business, economics, education, ethics, government (international relations, law, policy, politics, programs) health, human resources, human services, philosophy, qualitative and quantitative research/statistics, substance abuse (enforcement, prevention, and treatment programs)
Scope of service: content editing; copyediting; hypotheses; thesis statements; research questions; data instruments (data collection, retrieval, coding, analysis, interpretation); research implications; recommendations; conclusions; proposals; longitudinal data analysis; cross sectional data analysis; defense preparation; report writing; grant writing.

EDITORS:

NANCY ROSENBAUM

NANCY ROSENBAUM has proofread, formatted, edited, and/or reworked undergraduate papers, theses, dissertation proposals, final dissertations, and textbooks on topics ranging from business administration, computer science, diet, education and learning, finance, history, information technology, industrial technology, marketing, medicine and health care, religion, philosophy, politics and social science, and psychology, to name a few. Nancy is proud to have supported the needs of students and professionals from institutions that include Argosy University, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), Capella University, Clemson University, Columbia University Teachers College, Cornell University, Duke University, Helsinki University of Technology (Finland), Johns Hopkins University (Sinai Hospital), London School of Economics (England), National Chiagi University (Taiwan), National University, North Central University, Ohio Northern University, Purdue University, St. Thomas University of Law, Stanford University, University of British Columbia (Canada), University of California-Berkeley, University of Pittsburgh, Walden University, and Weill Cornell Medical College.
Scope:
Writing and Editing: Technical, Medical, Business, Finance. APA format. Chicago Manual of Style.