Nor-Word Text Services, founded in 1973, specializes in technical and scientific translating and editing. Dr. John P. Coakley, proprietor and staff translator/editor of Nor-Word, has translated hundreds of texts into English from French, Spanish, and Scandinavian languages (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish) on a variety of technical and other topics. In addition to translation, our team of university-trained professionals in science and engineering, native-speakers of many modern languages, can provide guaranteed editing / rewrite, and proofreading services. Before establishing Nor-Word, Dr. Coakley was a geologist and Professional Engineer, working for the Canadian government and specializing in environmental research and water management issues. He is therefore well-versed in technical terminology and writing styles. He was a visiting scientist at Université Laval in Quebéc and the University of Bordeaux. He is certified by the Assoc. of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO) for Norwegian:English translation, and by the SFÖ (Swedish Professional Translators Association), and AILIA. He has served as manuscript reviewer and Assoc. Editor for scientific journals and conferences. Nor-Word takes pride in its commitment to excellence through meticulous terminological research, proof-reading, and editing, with the assistance of native French speakers. Visit our web-site at ‘http://www.nor-word.com’ for more information.


- Past clients: Canada Secretary of State (Translation Bureau), Public Works Canada, Radio Canada, University of Montreal, Atlantic Lottery Corporation, among others (see web-site for list).

- Equipment: Pentium IV 2.5 GHz, 520 MB RAM, 5 GB HD, Multi-function Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax.
- Software: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2000, WORD 2000, Adobe Acrobat, WordFast, hi-speed cable Net access