Proofreading
It is often very difficult to critique your own work. We can help!
Proofreading is an absolutely essential component of writing.
Nothing hinders credibility – and turns readers off – more than simple typos and grammatical errors throughout a document. Yet, it can be very difficult to proofread your own work when you are so close to it. Your mind automatically skims over the text, missing mistakes. And let’s face it, English is a very complex and sometimes highly illogical language. If English is not your first language (or even if it is!), proofreading can be a very daunting task. At its best, it can still be cumbersome, monotonous and time-consuming.
For student theses in particular, the time supervisors spend proofreading could often be spent more advantageously on other tasks. Having a document thoroughly proofread prior to submission also means that there will be fewer corrections that come back, saving time (and money) for both students and supervisors.
What is included:
- Comprehensive check of spelling, grammar and flow
- Overall comments on text clarity and readability
- Highlighting (with comment) of sections that are not clear or understandable from an intelligent, non-specialist’s perspective
- Rapid turn-around times may be requested and will be accommodated where possible
What is not included:
- Checks on the accuracy of information, results, conclusions or methodologies
- Guarantee your writing will be accepted by a journal, or pass assessment
- Correction of sections that are not clear or understandable (this extends into writing, and can be considered and quoted separately)
- Formatting; page layouts and organisation
For students: When accepting a proofreading quotes, you will be asked to confirm that proofreading is allowable for the writing you are submitting, and that this service does not breach course/organisational rules.