In this article we explain in detail what we do and do not check as part of our standard proofreading and editing service.
We use the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word so that you will see all of the amendments that we have made. We include one round of editing in the price we quote.
Our professional editors correct the following:
✔ Grammar – Fixes mistakes so your writing looks professional
✔ UK/US Spelling – Uses the correct spelling for your country (UK or US)
✔ Correct use of terminology – Fits your field of research or study
✔ Sentence structure – Makes sentences clear and easy to read
✔ Word choice – Uses the best words for academic writing
✔ Academic style – Makes your paper sound like proper academic work
✔ Academic tone – Keeps the writing formal and serious
✔ Repetition – Removes unnecessary repeated words or ideas
✔ Structure – Improves clarity within your existing structure so ideas are easy to follow
✔ Flow – Ensures smooth transitions between ideas so your writing reads naturally
✔ Logic – Builds a clear, reasoned argument that’s easy to understand and follow
We do not check references for correct adherence to a style guide. This includes BOTH in-text citations and the reference list/bibliography. This means we do not verify the formatting and information in the bibliography or reference list is correct according to a certain style. We only proofread and edit it for grammar, punctuation, capitalisation, typos and spelling.
We do not reduce the word count to reach a certain limit.
We do not paraphrase parts or the entirety of the document.
We do not rearrange entire paragraphs to improve the structure.
We do not check the document has covered all the points in the essay or assignment brief.
We do not offer a marking service.
We do not check if the references in the text are in the reference list/bibliography, nor if the references in the reference list/bibliography are present in the text.
