Academic editing and proofreading services
The right level of editing for your document, from a final proofread to in-depth language editing, always done on your own text with tracked changes.
Editing is not one service. A thesis that is nearly ready needs a careful proofread; a journal manuscript written in a second language may need substantial language editing; an application essay needs a light touch that keeps your voice intact. Choosing the right level saves you time and money, and keeps your work within your university's or journal's rules.
For a final check of spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency, choose our proofreading services. For clarity, flow and academic tone, choose academic editing. Theses and dissertations have their own service, thesis and dissertation editing, which follows the editing policies many universities set for assessed work. Researchers preparing a paper can use manuscript and journal editing, and those writing in English as a second language can use English language editing.
Every edit is made with tracked changes and comments, so you see exactly what changed and decide what to keep. We edit your writing; we never add content or arguments of our own. See our academic integrity page for details.
Editing & proofreading services
- Proofreading servicesA careful final check for spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency.
- Academic editingClarity, flow and academic tone for any scholarly document.
- Thesis & dissertation editingEditing and proofreading for theses and dissertations, aligned with your university's rules.
- Manuscript & journal editingScientific editing that gets journal manuscripts submission-ready.
- English language editing (ESL)Native-level English editing for researchers writing in a second language.
- Copyediting & line editingSentence-level editing for consistency, style and readability.
- Essay & admissions editingEditing for essays, personal statements and application essays.
- Formatting & referencingAPA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard formatting, references and university templates.
Which service do I need?
- If your document is finished and just needs a final check, start with proofreading services.
- If your writing needs clearer sentences and a more academic tone, start with academic editing.
- If you are submitting a thesis or dissertation, start with thesis and dissertation editing.
- If you are preparing a journal article, start with manuscript and journal editing.
- If English is not your first language, start with English language editing.
- If you want consistency and style at sentence level, start with copyediting and line editing.
- If you are polishing an essay or application essay, start with essay and admissions editing.
- If your references, headings or template need fixing, start with formatting and referencing.
Free guides
- What is a thesis statement? Definition, examples and how to write one
- How to write an abstract for a dissertation or research paper
- How to write a research paper, step by step
- How to write an argumentative essay
- How to write a conclusion for essays, research papers and reports
- APA format (7th edition): a practical guide to headings, citations and references