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Description: A thorough edit of documents nearing the final stage,
before submission to a publisher, class, or review board
- Recommended for: Articles, books, dissertations/theses, and term
papers that are in good shape
- Actions: Grammar check, spelling, punctuation, usage, transitions,
word choice, basic fact checking, flow of writing, citations, references/sources,
tables, figures, overall structure and style |
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EDITING: |
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- Description:
Moderate to heavy level of editing on documents not yet ready for
submission or publication
- Recommended for: Articles, books, dissertations/theses, and term
papers; especially helpful to those seeking to improve their current
work
- Actions: In addition to basic copyediting, this service goes one
step further to help the author continue the writing process, make
wording more concise and effective, improve readability and flow,
and strengthen presentation |
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| > PROOFREADING: |
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- Description:
A final checkup before the document is sent to the printers or a
publisher
- Recommended for: Short-length works (newsletters, press releases)
in good shape
- Actions: Basic grammar check, spelling, general flow of writing |
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Electronic: We
use track changes in Microsoft Word so that you can see exactly
what changes are being made or suggested; the markup of a PDF file
is an option only available for proofreading services.
Hard copy: We’ll gladly accommodate your work preferences. |
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| > Payment: |
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We charge by the
page (250 words = 1 page), depending on the type of service and
the amount of work needed. Receipt of payment required before the
start of the project, through PayPal, personal check, or mail order.
Payment plans available for documents over 100 pages in length.
Discounts available for students, repeat clients, frequent and long-term
contract projects, and charitable organizations. |
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