Academic PenningSolutions

Editing & proofreading

You did the research. We make it read the way it deserves to: line-by-line editing for grammar, clarity and referencing, with every change tracked.

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Your draft, sharper

Good research loses marks to unclear writing. Our editors polish your work while keeping your voice and your argument intact, and you approve every change.

  • Grammar and language

    Sentence-level editing for flow, precision and academic tone, including support for writers working in a second language.

  • Referencing accuracy

    In-text citations and reference lists checked against APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago and more.

  • Structure and clarity

    Comments on paragraph logic, transitions and places where a reader will get lost.

  • Citation check

    We flag passages that need a citation or quotation marks, so you can fix them before you submit.

The details

Documents
Essays, dissertations, theses, journal manuscripts, proposals, personal statements
Editing levels
Proofreading (light), copyediting (medium), substantive feedback (deep, as comments for you to act on)
Tracked changes
Every edit visible in Word, for you to accept or reject one by one
Turnaround
Standard 3 to 5 days. Express 48-hour editing available
Your university's rules
Tell us your institution's proofreading policy and we work inside it
Pricing
From US$30. Fixed quote by word count and editing depth
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Editing questions

Will editing change my meaning?
No. We work on language and presentation and leave your argument alone. Where a sentence is unclear, we leave a comment and ask rather than guess. Every change is tracked for your approval.
Is it allowed to have my work proofread?
Most universities allow it within limits, and many publish a proofreading policy. Check yours and share it with us. We correct language and flag problems, and we don't add content or rewrite your ideas.
English isn't my first language. Can you help?
Yes, this is one of our most common requests. We make your writing clear and natural while keeping your ideas and your voice.
How fast can you turn it around?
Standard is 3 to 5 days. Express 48-hour editing is available at a priority rate.

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