Editing and proofreading services
I help ensure your knowledge, ideas and data are written and presented clearly, concisely and professionally.
I provide constructive, easy-to-follow feedback and edits using track changes in Microsoft Word. I work efficiently, meet deadlines and ensure complete confidence. I also adhere to a Code of Ethics for academic proofreading and editing.
1. Editorial Assessment: General comments and constructive feedback on an early draft document to help with focus and direction.
2. Developmental edit: Detailed comments and feedback on the structure, key ideas and the established direction of the paper, as well as editing of the content for errors or inconsistencies.
3. Structural edit: Detailed edit of the structure of your document to ensure logical organisation and knowledge flow.
4. Copy editing: Detailed, line-by-line edit of your document to ensure clarity and flow of the text and logical connections between sentences and paragraphs. I edit language, structure and grammar, and also provide feedback to:
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Reduce wordiness and repetition.
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Ensure appropriate use of idiom, style and tone.
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Ensure appropriate use of terminology e.g. units of measurement.
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Ensure organisation, readability and placement of figures and figure legends.
5. Proofreading: Proofreading is best once you have your final version ready.
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Check for completeness and correct placement of document sections
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Correct use of English/US spelling, grammar and punctuation
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Consistency of language, terminology, style, symbols, abbreviations etc.
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Consistency in the format of figures and tables
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Check page numbers and subheadings
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Reference and citation placement and style
Contact me to discuss the type of editing needed for your document
English as a foreign language:
Writing in your second (third, or fourth) language is really challenging. I can help you find the right words, correct grammar and lower your word count. If heavy editing is required, an initial edit followed by a proofread may be recommended.
Other:
If have no idea where to start with your academic writing, or are unsure what level of help would benefit you most, send me an email:
What I do not do
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Write your work for you
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Provide content
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Develop ideas or arguments
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Interpret research literature or data
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Fact check
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Identify plagiarism
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Translate theses to English
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Trim overly long theses or dissertations
