Services

Research

Whether you are developing a grant proposal or responding to an RFP, soliciting customer feedback or studying patient compliance, we can help you collect data and develop an evidence-based analysis to support your project.  We specialize in qualitative methodologies that collect ‘messy’ data in natural settings, such as:

1. •Ethnographic + Subject Matter Expert Interviews
   

2. •Literature Search + Summary
   

3. •Text + Image Analysis
   

4. •Focus Groups
   

Technical Writing

When you need to generate a report, develop policy documents or case studies, Thistle Editorial, LLC can create content that is tailored to your audience.  We specialize in:

1. •Reports
   

2. •White Papers
   

3. •Proposals
   

4. •Grant Applications
   

5. •Case Studies
   

6. •Newsletters
   

Medical Writing

We can help you prepare manuscripts for publication, develop continuing education materials and cover meetings and conferences.  We work on:

1. •Journal Manuscripts
   

2. •Curriculum Design + Learning Materials
   

3. •Case Reports
   

4. •Needs Assessments
   

5. •Presentations
   

Substantive Editing

When you can’t see the wood for the trees, it’s time to hire a substantive editor to assess and help you develop your overall message.  Thistle Editorial, LLC can:

1. •Evaluate the structure of your manuscript or materials
   

2. •Make organizational recommendations
   

3. •Identify if rewriting is required and provide guidance
   

4. •Review your work line by line for flow, clarity, consistency, cohesion and coherence 
   

5. •Format according to journal or publishing guidelines
   

Examples of materials that benefit from substantive editing include:

1. •Textbooks and Journal Articles
   

2. •Supplements
   

3. •Book Proposals + Manuscripts
   

4. •Theses + Dissertations