Richard Pallardy Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Greater Chicago Area

I have written about everything from sharks eating sharks to the use of AI in finding endangered trees.

I have written articles on recent developments in cybersecurity as well as deep dives on new technological developments, with a focus on AI.

I occasionally contribute to this publication. I've written about fake pollen, water skiing caterpillars and dogs killing sea turtles.

Chicago

I have worked with many high-profile clients on feature articles, web content, app content and press releases. Please contact me for client list and rates.

I adapted passages and wrote questions intended to help students prepare for standardized testing.

I wrote about a range of biological and historical topics, ranging from the archaeological finds unearthed during the excavation of the Roman subway to the evolutionary origins of the dog-human relationship.

I have interviewed and written articles on artists, actors, and directors for ODDA, a high style magazine that covers fascinating people in entertainment and beyond.

I fact-checked various articles for Rotary's magazine, including event listings and long features.

I wrote an award-winning piece on the rediscovery of New Guinea highland wild dogs.

I wrote articles on the therapeutic use of psychedelics, including profiles of specific psychedelic drugs and new legal developments.

I wrote state profiles on the legality of cannabis and cannabis derivatives, extensively researching legislation and local regulations.

I fact-checked reports on human rights in countries around the world. These reports are used by the U.S. State Department in assessing the status of various human rights issues.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I have researched and ghostwritten articles and white papers on such subjects as compliance management and data privacy for Crowe financial professionals.

I edited a large literature study guide project, for which I edited videos and text. I also edited chemistry and primary source historical materials.

Chicago, IL

I initiated a house tour feature highlighting Logan Square residents and their house rehabs and investigated Logan Square history.

I researched and wrote articles on the history of student loans, the student loan crisis, the feasibility of student loan forgiveness, and other topics.

I wrote lesson plans, adapted articles from National Geographic Magazine for younger learners, wrote profiles of National Geographic Explorers, and correlated content to state and Common Core educational standards.

Chicago, IL

• Wrote special features and blurbs.
• Edited and fact-checked text.
• Assisted with art selection.
• Maintained ticker of recently updated articles.
• Provided feedback to website developers.

Chicago, IL

• Fact-checked hundreds of articles for inclusion in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
• Directed fact-checking for editorial department.
• Wrote encyclopaedia articles.
• Wrote articles for the Britannica Book of the Year (a current events publication).
• Sat on new article selection committee.
• Updated articles daily with science, cultural and political news.

Chicago, IL

• Researched reader comments and corrections.
• Assigned corrections to editors.
• Corresponded with readers.

Chicago, IL

• Wrote feature pieces on current events, popular culture and science.
• Content and copy edited blog posts daily.
• Corresponded with authors regarding corrections.
• Worked closely with art department on art selection and commissioning.
• Interviewed researchers and cultural figures.
• Assisted in reconceptualization and redesign of Britannica Blog.

San Francisco Bay Area

Evanston, IL

• Fact-checked both nonfiction and fiction material for several major publishing houses.
• Proofed textbooks, brochures and educational ancillary material in hard copy/onscreen.
• Ensured quality of materials through cold reads and creation of errata lists.
• Served as liaison between six publishing companies on state standards correlation project.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English, Summa Cum Laude

Education record