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Our academic editing and proofreading services for academia are intended to help you submit a polished article, paper, or manuscript.
Apart from fixing spelling and grammar via Track Changes, we
We also bring to your attention any apparent problems in your text and provide suggestions for solving them.
Our academic editing and proofreading service is intended for clients who welcome an in-depth review of their work and can plan ahead to have time to develop their writing. If you are extremely short on time and/or looking only for a quick spellcheck, this is not the service for you.
Book as early as possible for peace of mind. We recommend booking before you start writing to benefit from our guidance throughout your journey. Clients typically book in time to send their proposal for editing.
We strive for excellence. Editing an academic paper with a stern hand is crucial for a number of reasons, including the following:
Strict editing is not just about correcting errors; it’s about helping you present your research in the best possible way to maintain your credibility as a researcher. Academic papers are a formal representation of your work, and meticulous editing is an essential step in producing high-quality, influential research.
When working on an academic paper, the research can feel like the easiest part, especially considering the rigorous and competitive process of getting it published in a journal. Our priority is to provide detailed work that elevates the quality of your writing and increases your chances of being published. Although we cannot critique the content of your work, the support we provide compares to having a very hands-on academic peer with feedback on consistency, tone and style, weak argumentation, and referencing. Aside from the main text, we also revise the author’s bio-note, abstract, reference list, and bibliography. Implementing our recommendations before submitting your preprint for peer reviewing will result in fewer recommended revisions and a higher chance of acceptance.
As you approach various journals for publication, you may find yourself reworking your paper to suit different journals’ styles and length requirements. Alternatively, the opportunity may arise to rework a paper to suit a conference presentation or see a working paper move towards publication following review. We can offer you support at these stages as you rework your research for peer review, a conference, or academic proposals and grant applications for further research. We also provide feedback on proposals for PhD and research scholarships and funding opportunities. Since our team specialises in resolving language and consistency issues, our work will also draw attention to any weak argumentation, inconsistencies, or inadequate reworking from previous versions.
Getting your manuscript accepted by an academic publisher can also be challenging. Academic publishers receive a high volume of manuscript submissions and are highly selective. Your work will compete with other high-quality research from around the world. At Proofreading Malta, our team has years of experience in both academic editing as well as book editing. Your manuscript will be edited as an academic text whilst keeping in mind that it is intended for the book market and so needs to be evaluated and edited as a publication. Our constructive feedback and insightful comments will significantly enhance the quality and competitiveness of your manuscript in the peer-reviewed publishing process.