James Gülgeçer, PhD
Academic Writing and Research Clarity SpecialistI help doctoral and master's students and researchers clarify their central arguments and improve the clarity and structure of their theses and journal articles.I work to clarify your central claims, strengthen the architecture of your chapters and articles and ensure your writing is clear, precise and consistent from introduction to conclusion.
About
I hold a PhD from the University of Glasgow and am the author of Youth, Masculinity and the Labour Market (Routledge).I support postgraduate students, doctoral candidates and researchers to produce clear, well-structured academic writing for theses and journal publication.My work focuses on strengthening the internal structure of your writing. I help to clarify the central claim, sharpen conceptual distinctions and ensure that arguments are consistent from introduction to conclusion.I engage closely with your existing material, working to preserve meaning and disciplinary rigour while improving clarity, coherence and analytical force.
Start Here — Structural Chapter Audit
I offer a focused structural audit of your thesis chapter or journal article.If you want to ensure your argument is clear and submission-ready, this provides a precise diagnosis of structure, clarity and argumentative strength.Your work is reviewed by a published author with experience meeting academic and journal standards.Scope:
• One chapter or article
• Up to 8,000–10,000 words
• Structural and argumentative analysisIncludes:
• 15-minute initial call
• 20-minute consultation
• 1–2 page written feedback with revision prioritiesFixed price: £75
Services
Dissertation and Thesis Editing
From £500. I work with full doctoral and master’s manuscripts, often at the stage where the argument might be present but the structure is not quite there. I can strengthen the chapter architecture and ensure that the central claim of your writing is visible (and defensible) throughout.Journal Article Review
From £200. I provide structural feedback on the framing, sequencing and clarity of your writing. I assess whether the argument carries and refine the text to read clearly and cohesively for readers, including reviewers.This service is also suitable for researchers and professionals preparing articles/reports in English as an additional language. I work to ensure clarity, precision and consistency while preserving your intended meaning.Working with AI-Assisted Drafts
From £300 (£100 per 1000 words). This service covers the use of AI in early drafting. I refine the text to ensure tonal consistency, correct the uneven use of vocabulary, and the texture of the whole piece. My focus is to achieve a final product that reads as credible academic writing that appears to have been written by a human and reflects your disciplinary voice.One-to-One Research/Writing Mentoring
£100 per session. Focused sessions on argument construction, theoretical positioning and responding strategically to supervisory or peer-review feedback.Other Services
If your work does not fit neatly into one category, I also take on tailored projects combining elements of these services.