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Q1. How much will I get paid as a freelance writer?

You will be paid on a per-piece basis, based on the length of each brief. Fees can range from between £100 to well over £1,000 - please click here for a full list of our current payment levels. (back to top)

Q2. What are the aims of Academic Knowledge?

In respect of the work we do for students, primarily our aims are to facilitate learning and education through the use of modern technology, whilst simultaneously providing a high-yield income to academics. Secondarily, our aims are to break down the negative stereotypes attached to academic research and writing companies. In respect of the work we do for other customers, our aims are to provide a research service that is efficient, high quality and affordable. If you have concerns about how ethical our service is, please click here. (back to top)

Q3. What sort of work will you offer me?

We will offer you anything that can be undertaken by utilising your academic skills. There is a great variety of work to choose from. To read more about the sort of work we offer, take a look at our pages on being a freelance writer, reasons to join us and our general 'About us' page. (back to top)

Q4. How do I apply?

Apply online to be a freelance writer today - simply fill in our application form. (back to top)

Q5. If I am accepted, how long does it take to get on your books and get work?

From the date that you submit your application, the usual turnaround is one week. We do need to check your ID, proof of address and evidence of your qualifications, so it is worth preparing scans of these documents before you apply.(back to top)

Q6. Do I have to take on the work you offer me?

No, there is never any obligation to carry out any of our work. You can pick and choose assignments as you wish, but please only bid on briefs if you are committed to completing them and fully understand what is expected. (back to top)

Q7. Will you offer me work outside my academic area of expertise?

No, not ordinarily as we guarantee our clients that the researcher assigned to their work holds qualifications in the area and up to the level of their order. (back to top)

Q8. What is my employment status if I join you?

You will be classified as a freelance researcher. Because all work is carried out at your discretion, you are not an employee. If you decide to take on a piece of work from us then you should call the Inland Revenue to register as self employed. For more information about tax and national insurance for freelance writers, click here. (back to top)

Q9. Who owns the work I produce?

All work produced for us becomes our sole copyright. This copyright will, however, never be sold to the end recipient; should your work be published (we have published work in the past that was purchased fraudulently), we will give you full credit as the researcher/writer if you wish. (back to top)

Q10. How do I receive details of work that is available?

Details of our briefs are sent via email to your email address. We may call you if we have shorter notice work that may be of interest to you,. If you are interested in the work, simply place a bid on it via your control panel. We review all bids on paid briefs at the end of each day and assign each brief accordingly, with an aim to sharing the workload where appropriate. (back to top)

Q11. Who uses your work?

Primarily students (studying at A-level, undergraduate, Masters and PhD level) looking for assistance. However, we have also serviced lecturers, members of the general public, companies, and other research bodies. For more details on our customers, see the 'About Us' page. (back to top)

Q12. How do I know that I've been chosen for a project?

Keep checking your messages on your control panel for a confirmation message. If a brief is paid for when you bid, you will find out the same evening. If not, we’d advise you to keep an eye on your message for approximately 72 hours after. Most briefs are ordered on a five-day turnaround (which applies for every 5000 words of an order), but the delivery details are made clear on the order details before you place your bid. (back to top)

Q13. How do I submit my completed work?

You submit all work via your control panel on our online system. (back to top)

Q14. How often do I get work?

There is no hard and fast rule – it depends on the time of year, the subject and whether your work is impressive enough to warrant further assignments. Your first piece of work is often crucial. If it does not address the order requirement and is not written to a high academic standard, we're unlikely to offer you a piece again. (back to top)

Q15. How do I get paid?

An invoice is automatically generated on the 15th of every month. The invoicing month runs from the 16th to the 15th inclusive. Payment is then made by bank transfer or Paypal by the last day of the calendar month (you will have a payment section to input your details on your control panel). (back to top)

Q16. What quality do you expect?

As a company trading internationally with an impressive client list, we expect the best from you. For our degree standard service, all research should be equivalent to a 2:1 or 1st-class standard (as the customer chooses) and should be fully referenced and thoroughly proofread. We expect fully custom written research with no plagiarism. We scan every single piece of work that we receive with our plagiarism scanner as this is one of our most important client guarantees. (back to top)

Q17. What if a customer doesn't like my work?

There should never be a need for the customer to request an amendment to your work, as all the information you need to carry out the work to our high standards will be in the order details. On the occasion that there are amendment requests, we will notify you via your control panel within seven days of the deadline date for the brief, so you should make sure you are available for this period of time. If the amendments relate to requirements of the customer's original order, they are mandatory and must be completed within 24 hours of them being sent to you (excluding Sunday) unless you pre-arrange more time for complex requests. If the customer asks for additions or changes that are beyond the scope of the original brief, you are able to quote a fee for the work. The same applies if a client requests amendments outside of their free seven-day amendment period. (back to top)

Q18. What if my work is late?

We offer our customers a completion-on-time guarantee, which means that they can claim a full refund and their work for free if their work is late. Accordingly, if you think for any reason you might need some additional time, you need to contact us well in advance of the deadline to avoid losing a proportion or your entire fee. We can then try to arrange an extension with the customer. (back to top)

Q19. Can I rely on work from you for a primary source of income?

We would not recommend this. It is always best to see how much work you receive and how much you like the work before doing so. Some of our researchers do work for us full time; however, with varying busy periods, we cannot always guarantee a constant stream of work. (back to top)

Q20. Is your service legal?

Some people have questioned whether the help we provide to students is legal. The answer to this is yes - we help both individuals and companies with copyrighted research on anything they like. If they then pass it off as their own - for example, by publishing it or placing it on a website - then that is certainly illegal, and we have and will continue to take action to protect our copyright. If you have concerns about ethics, please click here. (back to top)

Q21. How do I know students/companies don't hand in/pass off research work as their own?

Our sales team has strict policies to ensure that anyone suspected of carrying out such a practice is blacklisted and will not be sold research by the company, ensuring that your, and our, integrity is maintained. All work is provided to help clients and actually increase their understanding of a topic area. Of course, we can't say that it never happens; unfortunately, as with anything that can be useful, it is open to potential misuse, and we take the same risks that a publisher of a book or a provider of a website for academic information might do. For more information on ethics, please click here. (back to top)

Q22. What steps can I take to get more work with you?

Every researcher starts off as a tier D writer, meaning you can only take on lower standard and shorter briefs. There is less tier D work than higher level work, so we recommend you get bidding, and as soon as you’ve successfully completed a few briefs for us, we’ll raise you to our normal tier where you can bid on all briefs in your area and to your level of qualification. In the meantime, we are willing to consider adding manual bids if you can demonstrate you have the skills and confidence required to complete briefs you are unable to yet bid on. Essentially though, do a great job and you will get noticed! (back to top)

Q23. Can I work on holiday or when I'm out of the country?

As long as you have access to your control panel online and the facilities to research, this is no problem. (back to top)

Q.24. Can I ask friends to apply to work for you?

Yes, we are constantly recruiting. Simply tell them to fill in our application form. (back to top)

Q.25. I have a question that is not answered here - who is the best person to ask?

If you have been accepted as a researcher, send us a message via your account. If not, feel free to email us at support@academicknowledge.com or call us now on 0115 966 7951. (back to top)

To apply now, simply fill in our application form.
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