Thesis and Dissertation Advisors -
Finance
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.
NANCY ROSENBAUM
NANCY ROSENBAUM is a deadline-driven writer and editor with 20+ years of experience creating and fine-tuning business documentation for industries ranging from computer software development to hardware products and services, environmental and construction engineering, pharmaceutical, legal, healthcare, and financial services. She is as comfortable developing and polishing grant applications and proposals as she is crafting white papers, press releases, C-level business correspondence, and marketing materials. She collaborates with her clients to ensure their intended message is communicated succinctly, whether to internal audiences or external clients.
Scope:
Writing and editing: technical, medical, business, finance
