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Editing
services
I always make text corrections in Word documents using Word's 'track
changes' mode. This provides a clear record of all changes made to the
text, which can be accepted or rejected at the author's discretion. For
a
theoretical example of text modified during proofreading using
'track changes', see here.
Apart
from such basic copy editing, I also often provide comments for
elucidation, or to
indicate unclear passages of text or other problems requiring further
discussion with the author. Read
more about the editorial process.
I provide editing services at three levels, described as follows in
order of increasing workload and editorial input:
Proofreading
This involves checking the text once for mistakes in vocabulary,
grammar, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations and units of
measure. All technical terms are checked by
consultation with specialist dictionaries. Sentences using faulty word
order are rearranged. The style principles set out in the AMA
Manual of Style, or the house rules of a particular journal or
publisher, are adhered to. In case of any doubt, comments are
added to the text, and I encourage discussion of such doubtful terms or
phrases by email or phone.
Manuscript editing
This includes all of the services described above under proofreading,
and additionally the following.
All clumsy or confusing sentences are re-written for improved
clarity and naturalness of style. In the case of translations or texts
written by non-native users of English, this includes changing
'translationese' into more natural English, as far as possible within
the constraints of accuracy and maintaining the author's individual
voice. Consistency of terms is applied
throughout the text. References are checked in full against the
original reference titles. After completing the editorial changes,
I then check the whole text again to ensure that no mistakes remain.
Full editing
services
This includes all of the services described above under proofreading
and manuscript editing, and additionally the following.
I provide in-depth commentary on the text and suggestions for
improvement. Where necessary to meet publication standards, major
re-writing will be undertaken, in cooperation with the
author. After completing the original
editing, I am ready to provide unlimited further checking, re-writing,
proofreading and consultation regarding the manuscript, for an
unlimited
length of time, and at no further cost. I will address in full any
comments and suggestions concerning language made by journal editors,
reviewers or other commenters. A quality guarantee is also provided: If
for any reason the client is not fully satisfied at the end of the
editorial process, a 30% discount on the fee is granted
unconditionally.
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