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Dr Viswanathan Mahalingam

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Dr Viswanathan Mahalingam

Proofreader, reviewer and editor

Freelancer

The Decisions That Matter

1.Quitting Assistant Professor job from a reputed Engineering College to become a Freelance reviewer/proofreader/editor.
2. To admit my son in a rural Government School in Tamil medium amidst peer criticism.

Career Profile:

My responsibilities are to find out opportunities where editing/proofreading/reviewing is required like book publishers.

It is different from my previous monotonous teaching profession and is more challenging.

Done Differently:

I wish to give a multiple hit in all ventures starting from freelancing to become an entrepreneur.

Involvement in the Industry

Published 10 papers in high impact International Journals with 134+ citations.
Designed two papers (Applied Bio-inorganic Chemistry; The Art of Scientific Writing) for University(M.sc Chemistry) and College (M.Sc Chemistry) students.
Reviewed two books published by Wiley India.

Working Life Management:

I am completely alright now with my new work style. I spend a lot of time with my family and friends as I do freelancing.

Prized Accomplishment(s):

I am proud of being what I am and the freedom I give myself to choose whatever I like in life.

Degrees That Matter:

Certificate course in Scientific Proofreading and Copyediting

Required Reading:

MLA style book
www.nanaopaprika.com
Elsevier publications (Polyhedron, Spectrochimica Acta)

Job Profile:

I have to go through all the books I am given to find out errors and writing a review on them. Additionally I have taken a new job of translating English books into Tamil.

Professional Strengths:

Research
Scientific Writing
Proofreading and Editing
Translation
Communication

Family Background

Father Mr. K. M. Viswanathan is a retired school teacher and mother Mrs. Ruckmani Viswanathan, a home maker. Married to Anusuya (B.Sc Microbiology). I love very much my only son Shyamkrishna ( I standard )

Growth Strategy:

Sincere in work
Having high Energy

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