How we proofread and edit texts
Our experienced editors can deliver a rigorous review and comprehensive
improvement of your text. Through accurate proofreading and intuitive editing, we
seek to add real, measurable value to the quality of your writing.
Improved style and appropriate tone
We will look to improve lexical (word) choice to ensure correct style and appropriate tone.
Dr Smith, PhD To academic improve style, avoid using “there is” or “there are” to begin a phrase or sentence, when possible.
Perfect clarity and construct
Your editor will fix issues of awkward phrasing and ambiguity to ensure perfect clarity in your writing.
Dr Smith, PhD I modified the order of ideas in this sentence to improve the logical flow and readability.
Grammar, punctuation and readability
We will fix errors of grammar, punctuation and readability.
Dr Smith, PhD This phrase can either be hyphenated or unhyphenated when used in this context (modifying another word or phrase that follows it), but the unhyphenated form is more common, so I will follow that style throughout this document.
General feedback and advice
The editor will provide feedback and advice on the content and construct of the writing, both within the document and in their Editor’s Summary Report.
Dr Smith, PhD Counselling is a specific helping model, but is not synonymous with psychological therapy.
Genuine improvements that you can see
We utilize Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature so you can see all of the changes we make to your document. We provide you with a tracked version that highlights our changes, as well as a clean version that has all of our amendments accepted.
Improved style and appropriate tone
We will look to improve lexical (word) choice to ensure correct style and appropriate tone.
Dr Smith, PhD To academic improve style, avoid using “there is” or “there are” to begin a phrase or sentence, when possible.
Perfect clarity and construct
Your editor will fix issues of awkward phrasing and ambiguity to ensure perfect clarity in your writing.
Dr Smith, PhD I modified the order of ideas in this sentence to improve the logical flow and readability.
Grammar, punctuation and readability
We will fix errors of grammar, punctuation and readability.
Dr Smith, PhD This phrase can either be hyphenated or unhyphenated when used in this context (modifying another word or phrase that follows it), but the unhyphenated form is more common, so I will follow that style throughout this document.
General feedback and advice
The editor will provide feedback and advice on the content and construct of the writing, both within the document and in their Editor’s Summary Report.
Dr Smith, PhD Counselling is a specific helping model, but is not synonymous with psychological therapy.
Lexis and vocabulary
Where suitable, our editors will introduce changes to the lexis/vocabulary to improve the academic tone and style of a document. For non-academic documents, we aim to ensure that word choice is suited to the purpose and readership of the writing.
Logic and clarity
Issues with logic and clarity are important areas of consideration for our editors. We will look to fix such issues that can be repaired and provide feedback and guidance on areas that need the author’s attention.
Sentence structure and awkward phrasing
We will correct issues related to improper sentence construction and awkward phrasing to ensure that your writing reads in a coherent and logic manner.
Redundancy, repetition, and wordiness
Saying more with less is an important nuance of successful academic writing. Our editors will analyze your writing and make corrections to excessive wordiness, repetition, and redundancy.
Grammar and punctuation
We will proofread your writing to correct errors related to grammar, punctuation, and spelling. We target errors such as misused articles, run-on sentences, incorrect coordinating conjunctions, comma splices, verb-subject agreement issues, dangling participles, split infinitives, and other issues.
Special requests
We are happy to accommodate any special requests or requirements that you may have for the editor. For example, if you have specific style/editorial guidelines that you want us to work to (e.g., APA, Chicago, MLA, etc.) we are happy to oblige.
Examples of our work
We proofread for grammar and punctuation, and we edit for clarity and academic tone.
View examples of our English editing services below.
Astrophysics
Biomedical Engineering
Business (Two-Editor)
CV / Resume
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Information Systems
Law
Nursing
Pharmaceuticals
Philosophy
Political Sciences
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