Marti Dryk

CEO| Academic Editor| Mentor

Marti Dryk is a detail-oriented academic editor with over 24 years of experience in dissertation editing, proofreading, and higher education support. She specializes in enhancing the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of doctoral research documents while also mentoring and supervising students to help them navigate the complexities of academic writing. Known for her responsiveness, Marti addresses texts and emails within 24 hours and provides constructive, timely guidance to ensure students can effectively incorporate feedback from mentors and supervisors. With a proven ability to improve academic writing at the highest level, she seeks to bring her expertise to major universities in a remote capacity, where she can continue supporting doctoral candidates in achieving academic excellence.

About Dr. Marti Dryk

Doctoral of Philosophy (Enhancing Student Writing and Literacy Skills)
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX

Masters of Art ( Administration)
University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Bachelor of Arts (Humanities)
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX

Education

Experience

Marti Dryk has been editing for doctoral students for over 20 years, bringing extensive experience in academic writing and higher education support. She has taught at The University of Texas and has served in key academic roles, including Committee Chair for three doctoral candidates and as a member of seven additional committees. Over her career, she has edited more than 300 dissertations across a wide range of online and on-campus universities, helping students strengthen clarity, coherence, and scholarly quality in their research.

Professional Experience

  • The University of Texas

  • Liberty University

  • Grand Canyon University

  • American University

  • Walden University

  • University of Phoenix

  • Colorado Technical University

  • Engineering Department University of Texas

  • Toyota, Inc.

  • Memorial Hermann Hospital

  • Various Asian Companies in scientific field

  • Edited and provided feedback on [75+ number] dissertations across various disciplines, ensuring adherence to university guidelines and formatting standards.

  • Collaborated with students to enrich the articulation of their research, enhancing clarity and academic rigor.

  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of literature reviews, methodologies, and data analyses, providing constructive criticism to strengthen arguments.

  • Assisted students with citation management and adherence to various style guides (APA7, MLA, Turabian).

  •  Graduate Writing Mentor

  • Coached graduate students in dissertation writing techniques, including structure, argument development, and clarity of expression.

  • Facilitated training for students on effective editing strategies, thesis development, and research methodologies.

  • Supported university-wide programs aimed at improving graduate student writing and research skills.

  • Collaborated with faculty on research projects, gathering data and conducting literature reviews to support dissertation work.

  • Edited and formatted academic papers for publication, ensuring compliance with journal standards and formatting guidelines.

  • Prepared papers for publication

  • Editing & Proofreading: Exceptional attention to detail in grammar, syntax, and style.

  • Academic Writing Support: Strong background in academic research and familiarity with doctorate-level requirements.

  • Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and other reference management tools.

  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at providing constructive feedback within 24 hours

  • Cultural Competency: Experience working with diverse student populations and understanding varying academic backgrounds.

Stylistic Elements

|Enhance vocabulary to be more advanced| 
|Spelling| 
|Punctuation|
|Grammar|
|Tense consistency by chapter|
|Word or phrase redundancy| 
|Wordiness| 
|Eliminating words/sentences that add little or no value|
|Correct for overall flow and readability of the dissertation|
|Sentence structure| 
|Proper use of paragraphs| 
|Logical layout and sequence of paragraphs| 
|Table of contents, list of figures, charts, tables, etc.|

Marti Dryk provides comprehensive dissertation support with a strong focus on documentation, citations, and adherence to academic standards. Her services include plagiarism and AI checking with necessary corrections, rewording for clarity, and ensuring proper formatting of citations. She addresses professor and ARQ feedback with precision, applying APA 7 and Turabian guidelines, and offers expertise in analyzing and coding qualitative interviews. Marti also creates automatic tables of contents and lists of tables, ensures appendices are in correct order and format, and cross-checks references for accuracy. With a commitment to timely delivery, she offers standard turnaround within seven working days and expedited services in as little as 24 to 48 hours, ensuring students receive high-quality, professionally formatted work when they need it most.

The basic fee structure is flexible and negotiated based on individual project requirements, such as the inclusion of charts, hyperlinking the table of contents, or enhancing missing research. Payments are processed securely through PayPal, and work can begin at any time. For a personalized discussion before making a decision, you are encouraged to call Dr. Marti directly at 512-461-2659.

Basic Fee Structure