Business & Technical Writing/American English

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Expert: - 2/4/2007


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Dear Mr. Smith,

I am now working on a project where the text is changed to American English from British. I would be thankful if you could suggest certain differences in a lucid way, I mean not too technical.

Thanks,
Hareesh

Answer
The differences are not terribly great. There are some differences in spellings (realisation/realization, for example) and some differences in use of certain terms. But I can't very easily list a bunch of differences. I could look at  the transformation and offer suggestions about how an American might phrase some particulars, but that's about all.

Sorry.

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I have been a professional writer and editor for more than 30 years, taught speech and English composition at the university level, and have developed speech and English composition courses and seminars for businesses. I am experienced in editing a wide variety of materials, especially business, scientific, and other academic papers. I am familiar with all the major style guides.

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I have edited any number of graduate papers and other technical materials in such advanced fields as clinical psychology, civil and electrical engineering, and semiconductor fabrication. I have extensive experience in working with non-native English speakers.

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