Academic Proofreading
Every line read by an expert who knows your discipline.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation corrected by hand, in-text citations adjusted to the correct format, and a senior QA editor verifying the work before it reaches you.
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PhD editors in your field
300+ native English editors across disciplines. Your manuscript goes to one who knows your topic's literature and terminology.
Dual-editing process
A subject editor works through the text line by line, then a senior QA editor independently verifies the edit before delivery.
Tracked changes, your control
Every change is visible in Word tracked changes. Accept or reject each one; a clean version is included.
Editing certificate
A formal certificate with a unique verification number, addressed to your target journal and accepted by Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals.
US or UK English
Tell us the journal's convention and the whole manuscript is made consistent with it, spelling through punctuation.
30-day free re-edit
If reviewers request language changes within 30 days of delivery, we re-edit the revised passages at no cost.
What’s included
- Spelling, grammar, punctuation and typos
- Consistent US or UK English throughout
- In-text citations adjusted to the correct format
- Tracked changes plus a clean version
- Editing certificate with unique verification number
What each level covers
Proofreading corrects the surface of your text and leaves your argument, structure and voice untouched. If the manuscript needs deeper work, the quoting editor will say so and recommend the right level.
| Proofreading · $0.018/w | Editing + Proofreading · $0.036/w | |
|---|---|---|
| Spelling, grammar, punctuation, typos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Consistent US or UK English | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-text citations adjusted to correct format | ✓ | ✓ |
| Structure, clarity and coherence improvements | · | ✓ |
| Discipline-specific wording and academic tone | · | ✓ |
| Citations and references cross-checked 1:1 | · | ✓ |
| Citations inserted for orphan references | · | ✓ |
| Reference list formatted (APA, MLA, IEEE...) | · | ✓ |
Tracked changes, exactly as you’ll receive them
An excerpt from a real edited manuscript. Every change arrives as a tracked change you can accept or reject in Word.
Edited Samples
Real editing samples across disciplines. Drag to browse; click any sample to download the full PDF.
Five steps, two editors, one clean manuscript
Upload and brief
Drop your files, tell us the target journal, style guide and deadline.
Same-day quote
A senior editor reviews the manuscript and sends a fixed quote within hours.
Subject-matched edit
A PhD editor from your discipline edits every line with tracked changes.
Senior QA pass
A second, senior editor verifies consistency, citations and completeness.
Delivery
Tracked changes, clean file, certificate, and reports where included.
Simple per-word pricing
Standard
Delivered on the standard schedule for your manuscript size, dual-edited with senior QA.
Get a quote nowExpress 48 hours
The same dual-editing process, prioritised and delivered within 48 hours.
Get a quote nowFree same-day quote, no obligation. Tracked changes, clean file and the editing certificate are included at every level.
Delivery times
| Manuscript size | Standard | Express (2x rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20,000 words | 4 to 5 days | 48 hours |
| 20,000 to 100,000 words | 6 to 7 days | 48 hours |
| Over 100,000 words | 7 to 10 days | By arrangement |
The quote you receive is fixed: it can come in lower after review, never higher.
Academic peers with in-depth editing experience.
A team of 300+ native English editors: PhD holders and researchers with years of experience in academic editing and a background in your research area.
Everything your submission needs
- Word file with full tracked changes, allowing you to accept or reject every change made
- Clean, ready-to-submit version
- Editing certificate with a unique verification number for target journal
- Editor-verified Turnitin AI or similarity report, where included
- Receipt for reimbursement, on request
ProofreaderProCertificate of Language Editing
This is to certify that the manuscript
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has been edited for English language, grammar, style and citation format by professional native-English academic editors.
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Academic proofreading services for journal articles, theses and dissertations
Academic proofreading is the final surface pass a manuscript needs before submission: spelling, grammar, punctuation, typos and citation format corrected by a subject-matched editor, with your argument and voice left exactly as you wrote them. Every proofread is verified by a senior QA editor and returned as tracked changes with a clean copy.
What academic proofreading corrects
Proofreading fixes spelling, grammar, punctuation and typos, makes US or UK English consistent throughout, and adjusts in-text citations to the correct format, including APA, MLA, IEEE, Harvard and Chicago. It is a correctness pass, not a rewrite: your sentence structure and phrasing stay intact, and every change is recorded as a tracked change you can accept or reject. If the manuscript needs deeper work on flow or tone, the quoting editor tells you before any work begins.
Proofreading for theses, dissertations and journal submissions
PhD theses, Master's theses and dissertations are the largest share of our proofreading work. Manuscripts up to 100,000 words are delivered in six to seven days and longer documents in seven to ten, or chapter by chapter when your committee deadlines are staggered. Every thesis order includes the Language Editing Certificate many graduate schools ask for as evidence of professional English review before submission.
How much academic proofreading costs per word
Proofreading is US$0.018 per word, fixed. A 6,000-word journal article is around US$108 and a 12,000-word conference paper around US$216, always confirmed in a free same-day quote before any work starts. There are no minimum fees or subject surcharges, and 48-hour express delivery is available at twice the standard rate when you are against a deadline.
Proofreading or editing: which level do you need
If your text already reads clearly and reviewers have not raised language concerns, proofreading is usually enough. If the writing needs work on structure, clarity or academic tone, our Editing and Proofreading service is the right level and additionally cross-checks every citation against the reference list. Upload your file and the quoting editor recommends the lighter option whenever it is sufficient, so you never pay for more than the manuscript needs.
Proofreading questions
Is proofreading enough, or do I need editing?
If your text reads clearly and reviewers have not raised language concerns, proofreading is usually enough. If the manuscript needs work on flow, structure or academic tone, Editing + Proofreading is the right level. Upload the file and the quoting editor will recommend the lighter option whenever it is sufficient.
Will you change my meaning or my voice?
No. Proofreading corrects surface errors only: spelling, grammar, punctuation and citation format. Your argument, structure and phrasing stay exactly as you wrote them, and every correction is visible as a tracked change you can reject.
How do tracked changes work?
You receive your Word document with every correction recorded. Review each change and accept or reject them individually or all at once. A clean, already-accepted version is included as well.
Can you follow my journal's style guide?
Yes. Tell us the target journal or attach the guide, and both the language conventions and the in-text citation format are corrected to match, including APA, MLA, IEEE, Harvard and Chicago.
How fast can it be done?
Standard delivery is 4 to 5 days under 20,000 words, 6 to 7 days up to 100,000, and 7 to 10 days beyond. Express 48-hour delivery is available at twice the standard rate.
How much does academic proofreading cost per word?
US$0.018 per word, fixed. A 6,000-word journal article is around US$108 and a 12,000-word conference paper around US$216, always confirmed in a free same-day quote before any work starts. Express 48-hour delivery doubles the rate. There are no minimum fees, subject surcharges or hidden extras, and the quote can only come in lower after an editor reviews the file, never higher.
What is the difference between proofreading and copyediting?
Proofreading is the final surface pass: spelling, grammar, punctuation, typos and citation format, with your phrasing left intact. Copyediting, which we offer as Editing + Proofreading, additionally reworks sentence structure, clarity, coherence, discipline wording and academic tone. If reviewers commented on the writing rather than just errors, you need the editing level; if the text reads well and only needs correctness, proofreading is enough.
Do you proofread theses and dissertations before submission?
Yes, PhD theses, Master's theses and dissertations are the largest share of our proofreading work. Manuscripts up to 100,000 words are delivered in 6 to 7 days and longer documents in 7 to 10 days, or chapter by chapter if your committee deadlines are staggered. Every thesis order includes the editing certificate many graduate schools ask for as evidence of professional language review.
