Writing Samples and Writing Clips
One of the first questions that come up in conversation with a potential new client, is "can I see some clips?" For good reason - nothing proves ability better than past accomplishments. In the spirit of sharing, I've put together a wide range of clips and samples here for anyone interested in such things. Feel free to download any of the PDFs if they suit your purposes; just please provide attribution back to this website. Enjoy!
PS - I have tried to provide a lot of variety here, but it's certainly not a complete collection. If you're looking for something in particular, Contact Me and let me know what you're looking for. I'll look through my files to see what I might have to suit your needs.
Abstracts and Summaries
The following are a collection of environmental sciences article summaries and abstracts that I wrote for Biosis, for their BioBusiness database. I covered topics such as:
- Organic Agriculture, Rotational Grazing, Soils Management and Composting
- Sustainable Forestry
- Land Use and Resource Management
- Air, Soil and Water Quality and Pollution
- Solid Waste Management and Wastewater Treatment
- Bioremediation
- State and Federal Environmental Protection Legislation and Regulation (such as CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and National Organic Program)
Article sources included local and national newspapers, trade journals, activist journals, government publications and peer review journals.
Newspaper Articles
I have been a staffmember for the following print newspapers:
- Collegiate Times, a campus paper published in Boulder, Colorado
- Big Sky Business Journal, a business weekly published in Billings, Montana
- Magic City Reader, a weekly paper published in Billings, Montana
- Billings Outpost, a weekly paper published in Billings, Montana
While most of my articles for these papers were physical clippings, I have transcribed some of them to PDF format. I could not transfer over the actual article images because of excessive pixelation, but I have recreated them as best I could. I'm happy to share originals if needed.
Bird Lady Prepares Charges For The Wild
Case Studies
My most recent case study, discussing the benefits of converting multifamily housing units over to energy-saving appliances, lighting and insulation:
Paying For Multifamily Utility Upgrades and Amenities
White Papers
My most recent white paper, discussing electric vehicle charging basics for new or prospective EV drivers:
Thought Leader Articles
My most recent thought leader article on how business owners can transition to the circular economy:
Environmental Site Assessments
I freelanced for Huntingdon Chen Northern in 1995 to help them clear a backlog of environmental site assessments for regional commercial companies. The bulk of our office's assignments at that time revolved around testing and/or removal of underground petroleum storage tanks, to prevent and/or mitigate nearby water contamination prior to the subject properties being sold. As such, the vast majority of my environmental site assessments were proprietary property of the business entities which commissioned them. The only times ESAs generally enter the public domain is when they are used as evidence in a lawsuit and/or during regulatory enforcement activities. As a result, I am not at liberty to share ESAs which have not yet been made public. Nevertheless, I was able to find an environmental site assessment published by one of our sister offices, which provides a very good example of the work we were doing at that time. I share it here with full disclosure that I was not involved with this particular ESA. However, it is a very good example of the work our office was doing at that time.
Business Profiles
I have written a number of business profiles, for both newspapers and business clients. Here are a few of them:
Good Earth Market Sees Better Days Ahead
VEDP Aquaculture Profiles (pages 36 - 43)
DIY Guides
I manage and write content for a hydroponics how-to website, offering DIY information for hobbyists and small-scale hydroponic producers. The following is a multi-page series on one form of hydroponic production known as flood-and-drain. This series explains the method, its pro's and con's, and how it can be used in small-scale production.
Intro to Flood and Drain Systems
Peer Review Journal Submissions and other Academia publications
Editage offers a translation and editing service for foreign-language academic researchers, so that those researchers can publish their research findings in English-language peer-review journals. As a contractor for Editage, I would review the raw translation and edit as needed to meet current best practices for academic research articles. I would also ensure the translation met each specific journal's article submission guidelines. The original authors would then submit the articles to various peer-reviewed academic journals, conferences and symposiums. I have offered several of those projects below:
Organic Melon Production Using Crop Rotation Principles
Typhoon Modeling for Korea and the Western Pacific Basin
A New Battery Cathode Chemistry Suitable for Use With EVs and Utility Energy Storage
Recent Projects
Website Renovation:
Excerpt:
"First 1-100 mAh Rechargeable Solid-State Lithium Microbattery
A Better Battery for a Smarter, More Sustainable World.
Ensurge is enabling a new generation of wearables, hearables and energy harvesting IoT connected devices."
Sustainable Business Profile:
Aquaculture Companies Seek Profitability Through Sustainability
Virginia Economic Review, 2nd Quarter 2023 issue, pages 36-43
Excerpt:
"In 2001, when cousins Ryan and Travix Croxton took over their family's 100-year-old oyster bed leases on Virginia's Middle Peninsula, the Commonwealth's oyster industry was on life support. The traditional harvest method of dredging the floors of bays and estuaries had left waterways oxygen-poor and clogged with silt, and the region's native oyster, the Eastern oyster, seemed bound for the endangered species list. Contemporary estimates placed the species at barely 1% of its historic population."
Business Improvements Report:
Make The Most Of Your Parking Lot with Renewable Energy
Excerpt:
"Owners of companies and facilities managers are eager to maximize the potential of their buildings, however, they may be overlooking a valuable resource: the parking lot. The parking lot, which may initially be unappealing and costly, has the potential to become a valuable asset for the company. How can this transformation occur?
By incorporating electric vehicle (EV) chargers and solar panels into the parking lot infrastructure, you can unlock the otherwise untapped potential of your parking lots."
Business Improvements Case Study:
Paying for Multifamily Utility Upgrades and Amenities
Excerpt:
"Owners and property managers of multifamily properties want to save money where possible and are now turning to smart appliances and energy-efficient upgrades to reduce monthly energy costs, as well as increasing revenue through the addition of EV charging stations as an amenity.
Before making these changes, it’s important to consider the cost of upgrades and determine what benefits you hope to gain."
Website FAQs:
Excerpt: Can heat pumps work for an entire house or business?
"The degree to which a heat pump can fulfill your needs at your home or business depends on its rating, whether it has a ducted or ductless air source (or ground source), the climate in your area, and the size of your home. A heat pump is rated according to its Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER). Modern heat pumps have better coil designs and compressors, improved motors, and highly efficient fans, meaning excellent SEER ratings, high efficiency, and the ability to heat your home even when temperatures are below freezing."
EV White Paper:
Best Charging Options for your EV
Excerpt: "Are you new to the world of EVs, and not quite sure about all the terms, the practices, and the how-to's? This article will help introduce you to different kinds of EVs, different kinds of chargers, and how you can keep your EV on the road as cost-effectively as possible."
White Paper PDF:
Excerpt: "What are the benefits of becoming a member of the circular economy? The Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production lists these 10 benefits for any given business which makes the shift..."
Earlier Samples
