Copy & Proof Editing

Copy Editing

    • Copy editing services or technical ones contains checking spelling, punctuation, and correct usage of grammatical symbols, along with reviewing special elements like tables, charts, formatting footnotes, and endnotes in a manuscript.
    • Checking the compilation of article parts including tables, figures, graphs, maps, drawings, photographs with the guidelines of journals;
    • Standardizing the structure of abstract and articles based on the journal guidelines and compiling them with scientific writing basics;
    • Standardizing the referencing styles both in-text and the end reference list;
    • Plagiarism/similarity checking through iThenticate Software;
    • Checking and modifying publishing ethics and implementation of its principles in text according to the guidelines of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), etc;
    • Lexical matching keywords through specialized thesaurus (MESH, IEEE, etc.), including MESH terms for articles in medical sciences, EMtree terms for articles in biology, and IEEE terms for articles in engineering sciences and so on;
    • Checking and modifying formulas, abbreviations, and units of measurement according to International System of Units (SI) and other standards.
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Proof Editing

 

  • Editing and revising submitted manuscripts’ texts based on specialized manuals of writing, including MESH for medical sciences, APA for psychological sciences, IEEE for engineering, and so on;
  • Checking the spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and insertion of smooth transitions; 
  • Checking the scientific terminology, and the use of measurement units, symbols and variables;
  • Rephrasing and modifying the structure of sentences and improving the word choice;
  • Modifying the writing style to match and compile it with the desired standards;
  • Removing repeated materials to ensure consistency and logical presentation of author’s ideas;
  • Provides professional comments and feedback regarding overall writing style, flow of presentation and initial impressions by the reader;
  • Improvement of sentence flow and organization to support the material being presented;
  • Correction of verb tense throughout the document to ensure consistency;
  • Correction of citations & references in designated style (such as AMA, APA, MLA, etc.);
  • All the editing is done by native editors holding PHD/MA degree.
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Methodological Editing

In methodological editing, we review the methodological structure, data analysis, and results presentation of the research;

  • Reviewing the methodological structure of the research;
  • Checking the accuracy of qualitative/quantitative/statistical data analyses,
  • Checking the title of the research with the methodology
  • Checking the process of presenting and developing hypothesis
  • Checking the validity and reliability of the questionnaires
  • Checking the correlations between hypothesis and variables
  • Identifying the unreliable contents in collecting data
  • Identifying the unreliable relations in data analysis
  • Checking the method of collecting data in control and experience group.
  • Checking the accuracy of statistical data analysis
  • Checking the presented discussion and conclusion regarding hypothesis
  • Reviewing ethical considerations of the research.
 
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Advanced Editing

It contains both copy and proof editing services;

  • Reading the manuscript thoroughly and picking up all types of errors, capitalization and punctuation, spelling and grammatical errors, typographical mistakes, missing words;
  • Checking redundancies and improper word usage;
  • Formatting of citations, references and footnotes according to your requested style guide / International Manuals such as AMA, IEEE, APA, APSA, etc.;
  • Checking/correcting article/ writing structure and metadata to conform to journal’s style
  • Combination of technical and content editing being done simultaneously;
  • Formatting of pages, fonts, paragraphs, headers/footers, titles, sub-titles, etc. according to your specific guidelines, and any additional specific needs that you may outline in your order.

 

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Advanced Plus Editing

It contains all of the mentioned services above, including copy, proof, and methodological editing;

  • Identifying the unreliable contents, evaluate, review the validity and reliability of the research;
  • Checking the accuracy of qualitative/quantitative/statistical data analyses, methodological structure, and publication/research ethics considerations.
  • Reading the manuscript thoroughly and picking up all types of errors, capitalization and punctuation, spelling and grammatical errors, typographical mistakes, missing words;
  • Modifying the writing style, checking the unity and coherence of the all paragraphs in the research;
  • Checking redundancies and improper word usage;
  • Checking the correct literary use of compound and complex sentences;
  • Checking Plagiarism/ Similarity of the text;
  • Any additional specific needs that you may outline in your order.
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Prices

Copy Editing
15 USD /Per 1500 words
Proof Editing
25 USD /Per 1500 words
Methodological Editing
30 USD /Per Article
Advanced Editing
35 EUR /Per 1500 words
ADVANCED PLUS EDITING
55 EUR /Per 1500 words
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