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Academia Research Reviews

Updated 22 Apr 2019

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  1. "Good Company with Problems in Payroll"

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    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
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    Positive Outlook

    I worked at Academia Research for more than a year

    Pros

    There were always new jobs to take year round. I never once experienced a shortage of work orders, even over the summer or winter break.

    Cons

    There were a few times when payments were late. I was never shorted or paid less than I should have been, but there was one time when they were two weeks late paying me.

    Advice to Management

    Keep your payments on time and your good writers won't have reason to seek work from other sites. I had to work for other sites because I could not go one month without getting paid because payments were late.

    Academia Research2015-12-15
  2. Helpful (1)

    "In a short span of time I have learned more than I had in the academe with regards to writing while working here."

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    Former Employee - Research Writer in Chicago, IL
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    Neutral Outlook

    I worked at Academia Research part-time for less than a year

    Pros

    While I was working with Academia-Research.com, I was paid promptly. In addition to prompt payment, their support staff addresses concerns efficiently as well.

    Cons

    Thas has been few assignments in my field of expertise lately and projects are geared towards the sciences, hence little to no orders were available to be assigned to those who are more adept at Communication, the Arts and the Social Sciences.

    Advice to Management

    It would be great to see a balance in the projects available for writers to work on. Perhaps creating a forum for writers would also be a good idea.

    Academia Research2012-08-29
  3. "You obviously have better choice!!"

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    Current Employee - Writer 
    Doesn't Recommend

    I have been working at Academia Research for less than a year

    Pros

    The Writer Support service is usually available in 5 mins

    Cons

    1. Unreasonable fines ( the decision is made by them and cannot be challenged / appealed) 2. Low Pay, the money offered is not proportion to the efforts and time invested. 3. Few jobs, not many jobs to take and clients can request revision of your work as many times as they want..... 4. Possible calls made at 3 or 4 A.M. about the Orders you take

    Advice to Management

    You take up jobs in US and UK using so many websites, but you set up your base is in Cyprus???? Try to at least establish a physical branch in each region. Don't wanna work with you guys anymore..

    Academia Research2019-04-22
  4. "A very convenient job"

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    Current Employee - Senior Writer 
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    Positive Outlook

    I have been working at Academia Research full-time for more than a year

    Pros

    Challenging and interesting tasks. Payment is issued without delay. Flexible working hours. Polite and helpful support. A possibility of direct communication with customers in case any clarification is needed. Lots of orders during the high season.

    Cons

    Deadlines can be quite tight.

    Advice to Management

    Keep up the good work.

    Academia Research2018-12-25
  5. "this is a good place to gain first working experience"

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    Current Employee - Writer in Monza
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    Neutral Outlook

    I have been working at Academia Research part-time for more than a year

    Pros

    Flexible, gives you opportunities to earn money, boosts your writing skills.

    Cons

    Sometimes you have to work at night to meet the deadlines.

    Academia Research2018-12-25
  6. "Stole my money"

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    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

    I worked at Academia Research

    Pros

    Plenty orders during the peak season

    Cons

    The finance management is always thinking on how they will fine their writers. The rating plan is also poor. In short, they will take advantage of any small mistake to impose an exaggerated fine to you. They did this to me in 2017 and stole my $200 without any feel of humanity. This mostly happens towards the payment period as part of their own bonuses. This trick used to writers should stop.

    Advice to Management

    If you must apply fines, they set a specific percentage like 5 to 10 percent. This can as well pass the message you wanna pass to the writers.

    Academia Research2018-12-08
  7. "Researcher"

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    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

    I worked at Academia Research full-time

    Pros

    They have flexible deadlines for completion of projects

    Cons

    They have recently reduced salary amounts for the employees

    Academia Research2018-09-06
  8. "Working with Academia-Research"

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    Current Employee - Academic Writer in Manila, Manila

    I have been working at Academia Research part-time for more than 5 years

    Pros

    One of the best reasons in working with Academia is that it is considered as one of the most popular academic writing sites online. Because of its popularity, it used receive a lot of orders from clients. Unfortunately, the site has become unpopular for some reasons that resulted to decreasing orders from clients.

    Cons

    The site requires bidding, so, it's so difficult to get an order.

    Advice to Management

    The site should also receive orders from high school students.

    Academia Research2016-12-19
  9. "Freelance Writer"

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    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Nairobi
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    Positive Outlook

    I have been working at Academia Research

    Pros

    Best company to work for as it pays.

    Cons

    It pays peanuts at times but at least it doesn't con the writers.

    Advice to Management

    Listen to the writers.

    Academia Research2016-10-25
  10. "will review soon"

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    Current Employee - Academic Writer in Nairobi
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    Positive Outlook

    I have been working at Academia Research part-time for less than a year

    Pros

    applies academic principles of writing

    Cons

    can take up to 24hrs of your time

    Advice to Management

    The management should ensure communication of key issues to and from the subordinate level

    Academia Research2015-05-18
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