September 11, 2023 | Blog
Academic publishing provides a space for new ideas to shape society and deepen our understanding of the world. However, the language used to deliver those ideas plays a critical role in shaping others’ perceptions of the people we write about,… Continue reading
July 22, 2023 | Blog
The quest for an impeccable manuscript doesn’t end when your first draft is completed; instead, it enters a new phase: editing. In the diverse marketplace of editing services, choosing the right one can seem daunting. This guide aims to help… Continue reading
July 19, 2023 | Blog
In a world with more than 7,000 living languages, English holds a privileged position. With universities worldwide conducting more classes in English, it is increasingly becoming the standard language in the academic and professional realms, including education, scientific research, and… Continue reading
November 3, 2022 | Blog
Cheat sheet No time to read? Here’s the short version: Avoid contractions like won’t, can’t, they’re, it’s. The first time you mention a phrase that can be abbreviated, spell it out in full and provide the abbreviation in parentheses. Use… Continue reading
November 3, 2022 | Blog
We often have people coming to us for help after being either extremely disappointed with the service they received from—or outright scammed by—another proofreading and editing service provider. Quite simply, there are a number of “proofreading service” websites online that… Continue reading
November 3, 2022 | Blog
Achieving publication in an academic journal is no easy task. The competition is fierce, and to succeed you must be thorough, well prepared and meticulous. No matter the quality of your research, failing to meet the standard conventions of the… Continue reading
November 3, 2022 | Blog
Our team of MLA editors is well-versed in the style guidelines set out by the Modern Language Association (MLA), with years of experience in proofreading and formatting manuscripts according to these specifications. A Deep Dive into MLA Formatting MLA format… Continue reading
June 9, 2022 | Blog
Cheat sheet No time to read? Here’s the short version: Prefer the present simple, past simple, and present perfect tenses in academic writing. Different sections of your paper will require different tenses. Only change the tense if the timing of… Continue reading
June 9, 2022 | Blog
Cheat sheet No time to read? Here’s the short version: Hyphens are punctuation marks used to link multiple words. Use a hyphen to join words together to avoid ambiguity. Use a hyphen when two or more words act as a… Continue reading
June 9, 2020 | Blog
Centuries and decades can be tricky, and style guides often give conflicting advice. Cheat sheet No time to read? Here’s the short version: A phrase like the 19th century is often misunderstood because it actually refers to the 100 years preceding… Continue reading