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Editing Paper

This service is suitable for non-native speakers or for native speakers who feel they would benefit from a deeper engagement with the structure and logic of their work. Our editing service includes the full proofreading service –
we always correct errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. However, editing
also involves work on the following:

Suitability of text for intended audience– Has the
language been pitched appropriately? Do any terms or abbreviations require
explanation?

Readability– We check
for clumsy or awkward non-standard English phrasing and unidiomatic writing.

Content and structure– Is
anything missing, redundant, or unclear? We provide comments detailing passages
that are repetitive, unclear or illogical. We also consider the structural
presentation of the text. Is the order logical? Would certain parts of the
information be better digested in the form of bullet points or as a numbered
list, for example?

Sentence length and paragraphing– We break
up sentences that are too long and unwieldy or join together choppy, staccato
sentences that are too short and impeding the flow of the text. We also
consider how to make the best use of paragraphing in a text in order to
maximise the impact of the information.

Consistency– Has the
author used a combination of different spelling conventions (e.g. UK and US
English)? Do they have a systematic approach to heading case? How about the
format of the references? Are abbreviations introduced at first mention and
then used consistently from that point on in the text? Are numbering systems in
their correct order? When documents are written over a period of time, with the
author coming back to the text on different days, it is difficult to maintain
consistency of approach and conventions. We systematically check to ensure
consistency.

References–Is the
referencing clear and consistent, and are your assertions properly backed up by
appropriate references? Is there a mixture of referencing styles or any errors
in the presentation of references? We bring consistency to your referencing to
ensure the text is clutter-free and reader-friendly.

Graphs, figures and tables –Do all
graphs, figures, illustrations and tables support the text effectively? Do they
have appropriate captions? We make sure that the visuals are integrated with
the text in a thoughtful and cohesive way.

Style – We help you
to maintain an even style, making sure the reader is not distracted from the
content by unnecessary punctuation marks or emphasis (bold, italics, etc.).