Editing

Business documents    Instructional materials

 Term papers   Manuscripts  Thesis    Proposal    Dissertation

 Research writing, article publication, preparing for peer-review

 Editing Options: 

All edits are returned with tracked changes, highlighting,

and detailed guidelines and explanations.

Click here to see a quick example of tracking

1. Standard copy edit: $6 per page. This is the most common choice for everyday editing. This involves checking an already written document for spelling, grammar, consistency and accuracy issues, style, wordiness, general formatting, specific formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) like tables and figures, citations, bibliographies, references, and footnotes.  
   NOTE: Copy editing does not include rewriting or reorganization.
   PS: This is a once-off edit.
   BONUS: Comprehensive feedback document if you wish to learn and understand the changes.
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4. Substantive edit: $20 per page. Useful where you are struggling with structural problems and  you literally need help with reorganizing and rewriting.
   • For post graduate students this would be help with content and/or methodology. If you are struggling or you need help over and above your advisor or mentor's help, this ongoing editing approach is essential. Start the moment you realize this help is needed. Here your editor will help you restructure your chapters and guide  you about what further research is needed. You will still maintain your academic voice AND do the work yourself, but you will receive detailed content help. The final step will include a copy and format edit as well. Frankly, this requires hard work from you and the editor.
     
   • Essential that you email me first in order to decided if suitable for you: desray(at)languageonline.us.
     
   • And most times we prefer that your advisor/mentor is aware of the help you are receiving from us.
     
   • For academic work, we do not automatically accept any student. We need to first discuss suitability. This is not a writing-for-you service and we need to be sure of your intention and ability.

   • All other genres: If having writer's block or seriously concerned about the structure of your writing, this could be the answer.
     BONUS:  Constant feedback to help you develop and improve. One-on-one classroom contact with your editor.
     

     

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1. Article editing: $8.00. Often one starts your journal submissions post your doctoral journey. Time to be published. You take aspects of your research and write articles for peer review publications. You still give us your best in terms of language and formatting, but we will research your journal of choice to ensure your layout is as they wish. Most journals have an aspect of a style like APA, Chicago, etc., but then have their own style preferences. We will research these preferences and ensure you have applied them consistently. The extra research time is factored into the fee.
   NOTE: This is essentially a copy edit and does not include rewriting or reorganization.
   PS: This is a once-off edit.
   BONUS 1: Full research of submission requirements and ensuring these style requirements applied consistently.
   BONUS 2:  Comprehensive feedback to help you develop and improve for future submissions.
2. Submitting and paying is a two-part process: Submit using General submission form and returning here to click on button below to pay for the correct number of pages: 250-300 words per written page.

Ready to submit for a Copy Edit?

• First, read the general Guidelines page, as well as the specific Guidelines page if a student and your school is partnered with LOL. Following these guidelines will avoid email queries and delays.
• Second, submit work from Submit page: either from general or your school's submission page.
• Finally, two payment options:
• You will automatically be given the option to use your  PayPal account (look on the right)
  
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