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APA style editing and proofreading services

Our team of expert APA editors is available 24/7 to support you with all your academic editing and proofreading needs. We specialize in APA Style and work on a wide range of scholarly documents, including essays, research papers, theses, dissertations, and journal articles. Our editors are highly proficient in the intricacies of APA formatting, ensuring full compliance with the latest edition of the Publication Manual. We address all elements of APA Style, including in-text citations, reference lists, headings, tables and figures, punctuation, capitalization, and formatting. From the title page to the appendices, your document will be professionally edited to meet APA standards.

APA Style

APA style, based on the 7th edition of The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, sets the standard for academic writing in the social sciences. It defines how to structure papers, cite sources, and present research clearly and consistently.

Our APA style editing and proofreading services are handled by specialists who work exclusively with APA documents. From in-text citations and reference lists to tables, figures, and appendices, our editors ensure full compliance with APA guidelines. Whether it’s a manuscript or university paper, select APA formatting at checkout—we’ll handle the rest with precision.

In-Text Citations and References

We verify every in-text citation for accuracy and consistency, ensuring proper formatting, author-date alignment, and punctuation. Reference lists are carefully reviewed for completeness, alphabetical order, and adherence to APA rules—including italics, capitalization, and DOI formatting.

Structure and Headings

We check that your document follows APA’s structural requirements, including correct title page formatting, abstract length, and section order. We standardize headings according to APA’s five-level hierarchy, applying consistent style, alignment, and formatting.

Tables, Figures, and Appendices

Our editors ensure all tables and figures comply with APA presentation standards, including proper labeling, placement, and citation. We also review appendices for correct ordering, formatting, and referencing within the main text.

Grammar, Style, and Bias-Free Language

Beyond formatting, we apply APA’s style preferences for clarity, tone, and conciseness. This includes correcting grammar and punctuation, ensuring consistent verb tense, and aligning your language with APA’s guidelines for inclusive, bias-free communication.

Accurate corrections

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A reasonable price

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Subject-matter expertise

When it comes to academic editing and proofreading, there simply is no substitute for subject-matter expertise. That’s why we have a robust team of over 300 editors who come from diverse academic backgrounds. From the sciences and engineering to the humanities and social sciences, our editors cover the full spectrum of academic disciplines.

This expansive range of expertise allows us to thoughtfully pair your document with a professional editor who not only is a proficient writer and reviewer but also understands the specific terms of art and nuances of your particular subject area.

Medical sciences

Life sciences

Physical sciences & engineering

Social sciences

Business & economics

Experienced academic editors

All of our experienced academic editors hold advanced qualifications from leading global universities. Many are also members of leading industry bodies, such as the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) and the Council of Science Editors (CSE).

Our rigorous selection process ensures that we work with only the best editors: less than 1% of the editors who apply to Cambridge are invited to join our team.

A. M., MA

Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, Creative Writing

5Years’ Experience

634Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MA Religious Studies, Duke University
MFA Creative Writing (Fiction), North Carolina State University
BA Jewish Studies, Minors in Middle East Studies and English, Elon University

P. C., PhD

Physics, Materials Chemistry, Condensed Matter

16Years’ Experience

1,005Papers Edited

Qualifications:

PhD Materials Chemistry & Condensed Matter, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Master of Physics, MPHYS (Hons), University of Newcastle upon Tyne

A. S., PhD

Anthropology, Engineering, Civil Engineering

10Years’ Experience

1,023Papers Edited

Qualifications:

PhD Anthropology, University of Wisconsin
MA Anthropology, Colorado State University
BS Civil Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
BS Engineering Science, Manchester College

A. R., PhD

Global Studies, Journalism, Social Sciences

20Years’ Experience

1,650Papers Edited

Qualifications:

PhD Global Studies, Leipzig University
Dual Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Global Studies, Roskilde University and Wroclaw University
Bachelor’s in Journalism, Florida International University

C. B., MSc

Computer Science, Mathematics

36Years’ Experience

260Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MSc Computer Science, Florida State University
BSc Mathematics (Computer Science), Florida State University

Dr. S., PhD

Computer Sciences Editor

11Years’ Experience

122Papers Edited

Qualifications:

PhD Computer Science, University of Liverpool
MSc Computer Science, University of Liverpool
BSc Computer Science, University of Liverpool

E. C., MA

Jurisprudence, Journalism, Law

10Years’ Experience

3,120Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MA Jurisprudence, University of Oxford
MA Journalism, University of Salford

G. O., PhD

Anthropology, Ecology, Classics

9Years’ Experience

1,067Papers Edited

Qualifications:

PhD Anthropology, Goldsmiths, University of London
MRes Anthropology, Goldsmiths, University of London
MSc Anthropology & Ecology, University College London
BA Classics & Anthropology, University of Palermo

J. L., PhD

Micropalaeontology, Earth Sciences

25Years’ Experience

1,068Papers Edited

Qualifications:

PhD Micropalaeontology, University College London
BSc (Hons) Geological Sciences, University of Aston in Birmingham

J. P., MFA

Creative Writing, Women's Studies

15Years’ Experience

700Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MFA Creative Writing, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA English (Hons), Minor in Women’s Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison

J. R., MA

Middle Eastern Studies, History

10Years’ Experience

262Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MA Middle Eastern Studies, Lund University
BA (Hons) History, University of Cambridge

J. M., MA

Education, Curriculum Studies

8Years’ Experience

110Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MA Curriculum Studies, University of Northern Colorado
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Program in Education, University of Northern Colorado
BA Writing, Colorado State University

J. Q., ME

Mechanical Engineering

9Years’ Experience

500Papers Edited

Qualifications:

ME Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland
BS Mathematics, Frostburg State University

J. T., PhD

Organic Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics

6Years’ Experience

100Papers Edited

Qualifications:

PhD Organic Geochemistry, Imperial College London
MSci Geology and Geophysics, Imperial College London

K. W., MA

Applied Health Sciences

14Years’ Experience

1,181Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MA Applied Health Sciences, University of Waterloo
BA (Hons) Applied Health Sciences, University of Waterloo

K. W., JD

Law, Psychology

12Years’ Experience

145Papers Edited

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor, University of California, Davis, School of Law
MA, Experimental-General Psychology, The College of William and Mary
BA Psychology & History, Pepperdine University

L. S., MS

Statistics, Mathematics

36Years’ Experience

2,348Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MS Statistics, Northwestern University
BA Mathematics, Northwestern University

M. P., MSW

Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Child Development, Social Welfare Policy, Prison Reform

5Years’ Experience

210Papers Edited

Qualifications:

Master of Social Work, Aurora University
BA Russian, University of Illinois at Chicago

M. B., MA

Film Studies, Humanities, Media and Cultural Studies

10Years’ Experience

2,300Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MA Film Studies, Dongguk University
BA Humanities, Media, and Cultural Studies, Macalester College

M. L., MA

Political Science

5Years’ Experience

459Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MA Political Science, Case Western Reserve University
BA Political Science, John Carroll University

P. W., MA

TESOL, English, Humanities

8Years’ Experience

430Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MA TESOL, University College London
BA English, Haverford College

P. K., MSc

Marine Biology

10Years’ Experience

856Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MSc Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University
HBSc Biology, Trent University

P. K., PhD

Mathematical Biology, Biophysical Chemistry, Physics

14Years’ Experience

200Papers Edited

Qualifications:

PhD Mathematical Biology and Biophysical Chemistry, University of Warwick
MSc Mathematical Biology and Biophysical Chemistry, University of Warwick
MPhys Physics, University of Warwick

P. H., MPhil

Philosophy

5Years’ Experience

120Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MPhil Philosophy, Robinson College, University of Cambridge
BA Philosophy, University of York

R. M., MS

Reading and Language Arts, Education

6Years’ Experience

576Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MS Reading and Language Arts, Duquesne University
BS Elementary Education, Pennsylvania State University

C. R., MEd

Education, Political Science

5Years’ Experience

200Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MEd Elementary Education & Spanish, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
BS Political Science & Spanish, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

L. D., MSci

Biology, Medicine, Surgery

9Years’ Experience

130Papers Edited

Qualifications:

MSci Human Genetics, University College London
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University College London

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