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Academic Editing and Proofreading


Whatever your motivation for academic writing,
it is essential to have expert editing eyes review your work prior to publication or submission.

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Which of my academic services do you need?

Editing or Proofreading?
There's a difference and that's usually reflected in the price.
Which of my services do you need?

I offer both editing and proofreading services but essentially, I will:
* Correct spelling (British, American, Canadian English)
* Correct punctuation 
* Correct grammar
* Ensure consistency in usage of terms and spelling
* Ensure consistency in presentation and layout
* Ensure accuracy in text, images and layout
* Ensure that page numbers, headings, illustrations, captions and labels correspond
* Ensure formatting and style anomalies are queried
​* Suggest changes for flow, tone and intended readership
* Ensure your chosen house style (e.g. Harvard, Chicago ...) is consistently applied
* Check whether any terms or abbreviations need explaining

* Query obvious factual inaccuracies in my specialist subjects
* Flag potential legal issues
* Create a style guide

What do my clients say?
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​The level of detail you go to is very much appreciated. 
I am extremely impressed and extremely grateful.
​It is such a thorough piece of work!

Ray O'Connor, Wine Director, Naked Wines UK, MA Dissertation 

I contracted Melanie's editorial services for my MBA thesis in preparation for its submission. She was extremely professional in her approach and was very clear about the type of support she could provide. Her editing work was comprehensive and detailed, and the thesis was greatly improved in terms of the flow and clarity and I achieved a Distinction. Melanie ensured the work met the requirements of academic standards and greatly improved its presentation. Her challenging style helped me to do my best work at a very stressful time. I would highly recommend Melanie to other students undertaking academic/research activity.
Rob Shaw, Director

Why choose me for your academic project?


I understand the challenges of academic research and writing
and will ensure your manuscript conforms to the stringent specifications required by publishers and universities.

​I regularly work with academic institutions, university presses,

academics and postgraduate students.

I've an MBA (University of Lancaster),
an
MA in History (Britain in the First World War (Distinction)), University of Birmingham,
a postgraduate diploma in International Marketing Management (Boston University, Brussels) and
a BA (Hons) French, University of Warwick
​and my MA research has been published by the Institute of Cornish Studies
(Cornwall and the Great War, Perspectives on Conflict and Place).
learn more about me

CONTACT ME

I am an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
​and abide by its Code of Practice.
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