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Research Consulting & Methodologist Services

Contact: 

dr.richellelyon@gmail.com 

310-717-9483

Research Consulting

Methodological support for researchers, organizations, professionals, and students on academic and applied projects. I help with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, from initial design through data collection, analysis, and final reporting, offering focused assistance or ongoing collaboration.

  • Program evaluation, evidence synthesis, and policy analysis 
  • Research questions, hypotheses, and study design
  • Literature reviews and conceptual frameworks
  • Sampling, measurement, and survey development
  • Data collection planning and procedures
  • Data preparation, statistical analysis, and qualitative analysis
  • Interpretation of findings and data visualization
  • Report and manuscript writing, editing, and preparation for submission 
  • Software: SPSS, Excel, R, MAXQDA, NVivo, JMP, and Minitab

Dissertation Consulting

Individualized guidance to help you develop a rigorous study, understand your methods, and communicate your findings clearly, from proposal through final revisions.

  • Proposal and prospectus development
  • Aligning research questions, design, and analysis
  • Developing and refining the methodology
  • Planning data collection and conducting analyses
  • Interpreting and presenting results
  • Addressing committee feedback and preparing for defense
  • Editing for clarity, organization, and scholarly tone
  • APA editing, including citations, references, tables, figures, and formatting

Editing Services

Professional editing for academic, research, and professional documents, including dissertations, journal manuscripts, reports, and policy briefs. I help strengthen clarity, organization, and precision while preserving your voice and intended meaning.

  • Structural editing for organization, flow, and coherence
  • Sentence-level editing for clarity, concision, and tone
  • Copyediting and proofreading for grammar, punctuation, and consistency
  • APA formatting and citation–reference checks
  • Review of tables, figures, and statistical reporting
  • Alignment with journal, institutional, or submission requirements

Research Review

Independent assessment of research proposals, manuscripts, and reports to identify weaknesses and prioritize improvements before submission or use.

  • Alignment among research questions, methods, and conclusions
  • Appropriateness of analyses and interpretation
  • Strength of evidence supporting claims
  • Methodological limitations and gaps in reporting
  • Actionable recommendations for revision

Grant Writing

Grant proposal development and editing to help researchers and organizations communicate their goals, demonstrate need, and present a clear, compelling case for funding. 

  • Alignment with funding priorities and application requirements
  • Needs statements and supporting evidence
  • Project narratives, goals, and measurable objectives
  • Research designs and program evaluation plans
  • Integration of proposal sections for clarity and consistency
  • Editing and final review for completeness and submission requirements

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