The Office of Research (OOR) contracts with Obrizus Communications to provide proposal and publication editing to our faculty free of charge. To access this service follow the below instructions.
- Send an email to Amy Sullivan at amy@obrizus.com and cc karina.bloom@wsu.edu detailing the service requested and any timeline requirements.
- Amy will respond directly to the investigators request, including provision of a timeline and any limitations on the request if necessary.
- Simultaneously, Amy will provide the Office of Research with an estimate for approval to proceed.
- Upon completion of the request, Amy will send all materials directly to the investigator, along with a separate email with an invoice to the Office of Research.
- For help navigating this service, or for questions, contact karina.bloom@wsu.edu, 509-368-6815.
Estimated Turnaround Times for Advanced Copy-Editing of Submitted Work
| Document Length/Project (excluding refs) | Turnaround Time (first read) |
|---|---|
| Under 1,000 words | 2–3 business days |
| 1,001–5,000 words | 5–8 business days |
| 5,001–10,000 words | 9–12 business days |
| 10,001–15,000 words | 13–16 business days |
| More than 15,000 words | Turnaround to be negotiated |
| Posters and Presentations | 7–10 business days |
Second reads of documents generally take half the time of first reads. Each figure submitted for editing counts as 250 words.