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PhD Thesis Proofreading and Editing Services

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Through direct changes and in-text comments, our thesis editors give feedback on:

• Punctuation
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• And much more…

Using Word’s Track Changes feature, you stay in control and decide which changes to accept or reject.

Feedback on academic style

Besides avoiding language mistakes, your writing should also follow academic conventions. Our editors are specialised in academic texts. They will improve and give feedback on the use of:

• Informal or imprecise language
• Inflated and redundant phrases
• Inconsistencies in tense and voice

Personalised language tips

To help you become a better academic writer, your thesis editor will provide an overview of your most common mistakes in grammar, punctuation and style. With our in-depth guides, you’ll learn how to recognise and correct your own errors.

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Structure check.

To avoid structural issues, your thesis editor can review the organization of your thesis. With the Structure Check , you can rest assured that:

• Sections and chapters are ordered correctly
• No sections and elements are missing
• Headings are clear and consistent
• Transitions between paragraphs are smooth

Clarity Check

A fresh pair of eyes can spot issues with your logic or clarity. Through in-text comments and two checklists , the editor’s feedback will focus on:

• Logical argumentation and conclusions
• Clear presentation of concepts and theories
• Contradictory information and arguments

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All Scribbr editors are carefully selected through a rigorous testing and selection process called the Scribbr Academy . Only 4% of applicants succeed in becoming qualified Scribbr editors. That’s how we ensure the highest quality thesis editing!

At Scribbr we try to assign your thesis to an editor who is knowledgeable and passionate about your topic. However, our thesis editors are language specialists, not academic experts in your field.

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Yes, if your document is longer than 20,000 words, you will get a sample of approximately 2,000 words. This sample edit gives you a first impression of the editor’s editing style and a chance to ask questions and give feedback.

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If you don’t choose one, your editor will follow the style of English you currently use. If your editor has any questions about this, we will contact you.

Yes, you can upload your document in sections.

We try our best to ensure that the same editor checks all the different sections of your document. When you upload a new file, our system recognizes you as a returning customer, and we immediately contact the editor who helped you before.

However, we cannot guarantee that the same editor will be available. Your chances are higher if

• You send us your text as soon as possible and
• You can be flexible about the deadline.

Please note that the shorter your deadline is, the lower the chance that your previous editor is not available.

If your previous editor isn’t available, then we will inform you immediately and look for another qualified editor. Fear not! Every Scribbr editor follows the  Scribbr Improvement Model  and will deliver high-quality work.

Yes, our editors also work during the weekends and holidays.

Because we have many editors available, we can check your document 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, all year round.

If you choose a 72 hour deadline and upload your document on a Thursday evening, you’ll have your thesis back by Sunday evening!

When you place an order, you can specify your field of study and we’ll match you with an editor who has familiarity with this area.

However, our editors are language specialists, not academic experts in your field. Your editor’s job is not to comment on the content of your dissertation, but to improve your language and help you express your ideas as clearly and fluently as possible.

This means that your editor will understand your text well enough to give feedback on its clarity, logic and structure, but not on the accuracy or originality of its content.

Good academic writing should be understandable to a non-expert reader, and we believe that academic editing is a discipline in itself. The research, ideas and arguments are all yours – we’re here to make sure they shine!

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Professional PhD Proofreading & Editing

As a specialist proofreading service, we are able to provide tailored, bespoke PhD proofreading services delivered by qualified senior academics. We not only proofread your PhD or thesis but we will also edit the text using Microsoft Track changes to ensure that your PhD reads grammatically correct and coherent but also concise. Due to our extensive network of qualified proofreaders we will ensure that a proofreader with the relevant background and expertise to your PhD carries out the proofreading.

Experienced PhD Proofreaders

We guarantee all of our editors hold the highest of qualifications through our vetting process, as a minimum we ensure that all of our proofreaders and editors hold Masters/PhD qualifications from leading British universities, as well as having extensive experience in PhD proofreading. For added peace of mind you may also submit a 500 word sample of your PhD or thesis to be proofread by us for free, to do this simply email a short extract of your PhD with the heading ‘Free Sample’. Also include the word count of your document, the subject area as well as the type of service you are looking for.

Comprehensive PhD Proofreading Service

Due to the expertise of our PhD proofreaders we are able to ensure that your PhD or thesis will not only be free from spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. We will also check syntax, sentence structure and our editors may also recommend improvements and suggestions that may be relevant to your PhD. We will also check that your tables and footnotes are accurate and consistent with your bibliography.

We provide three types of PhD proofreading services , 1) basic proofreading, 2) proofreading and editing, and 3) heavy editing. Our basic PhD proofreading covers spelling and correcting typographical errors. In contrast the proofreading & editing service is the comprehensive service covering all of the below areas. Further to this we also provide a heavy editing service, although this covers the same changes as the proofreading and editing service, it allows us more time to spend editing your PhD if you feel that your writing requires greater than average time making such adjustments.

Academic Tone Vocabulary Consistency of verb tenses Sentence and paragraph structure Grammar and punctuation Presentation and layout Consistency of reference and bibliography

In academia coherency and being grammatically accurate are essential. This will not only assist the reader in ensuring that they are able to understand the points that you are making but it will also create a positive, professional, academic tone to your PhD which will stand the test of time. Over the years we have helped many academics perfect their PhDs. Often when proofreading your own work errors begin to go unnoticed due to your engagement with the content. We are able to take a fresh look at your writing and ensure that your work is free from any such errors.

Your Proofread PhD Copy

When we begin proofreading your PhD we will do so using Microsoft Track changes so all changes will be clearly visible. You can then either choose to accept changes individually or simply accept all of them if you are happy. This ensures that you are completely satisfied with the changes made. We will also provide a final copy which will be a clean copy with all the changes applied to the text.

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For useful articles and guides, visit our English blog . We regularly provide well researched, informative guides and blog articles providing help and tips on writing and researching in academia. As well as covering basic punctuation and grammatical errors, and tips for proofreading your own work.

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Once you are ready to instruct us to proofread your PhD or if you simply wish to obtain a quote, you can do so via two methods. You can either email us with your requirements and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively, you can visit the Instant Quote page of our site, select the service that you require. With a PhD typically being a large documents select ‘standard turnaround’ as an exact turnaround will be confirmed once you place your order. On the instant quote page you will then be able to upload your document and a quote will be given based upon your word count. If you are happy you can then proceed to checkout and complete the payment via our secure PayPal payment gateway.

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You may have worked on your thesis for months or years. It may be the most important academic document you will ever write. So you need it to be perfect. And this means it should be easy to read, fully referenced, and error free.

To make sure this is the case for you, why not ask the professionals? Our thesis proofreading service will help you polish your document, eliminating errors and ensuring the work you put into your research shines through.

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With our thesis proofreading service, we will assign your paper to an expert academic editor. When they have your document, they will:

• Correct any punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors
• Maintain an academic tone in word choice throughout
• Fix issues related to structure and readability
• Make sure your writing is clear, concise, and consistent
• Check that your references are clear and complete

And to help ensure you are always in control of the final draft, whenever possible, we will provide two copies of your edited thesis:

• A ‘Clean’ copy in the original file format
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This Track Changes copy will highlight any change we make to your document, so you can review and approve them at your leisure. And if your  chosen file format  doesn’t support Track Changes, we will adapt our process to match.

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How to proofread your thesis

1. Review your institution's guidelines

2. take a break before you read anything, 3. determine how to proofread your thesis, 4. use online tools, 5. read your thesis in a different order, 6. read your thesis out loud, 7. reach out to your peers, frequently asked questions about proofreading your thesis, related articles.

Now that you've finished your thesis , it's time to proofread it. You'll need to do this several times to ensure that you submit a solid thesis that's free of grammatical mistakes and typos. We've put together a few tips that can help you optimize the proofreading stage of your thesis.

Your institution will likely have specific guidelines for formatting your thesis. Be sure to double-check the guidelines for layout and format issues, including:

• paper size and margins
• running head
• page numbering
• line spacing

Take time to read through the guidelines again and keep them handy as you proofread your thesis.

The proofreading stage is also a good time to check your citations or references . Whether you're using Harvard, APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association) or some other citation style, make sure that your citations are correct.

Give yourself some time off before you start proofreading your thesis. This allows you to return to your work with fresh eyes. Ideally, you should plan to take a break of several weeks before you begin proofreading; however, even a short break can help you refocus and catch more mistakes.

Some people like to proofread their thesis on screen, while others like to print it out and read it on paper. Whichever method you choose, be aware that you can't read it all at once. Rather, make a plan for how you want to approach proofreading and stick to it. You'll generally want to break up your process by chapter or section.

Consider breaking down your thesis proofreading process in one of these ways:

• by paragraph

Several online tools can help you with proofreading and some of them are even free. Use tools like Grammarly or Proofread Bot for proofreading or Readable.com or Slickwrite to critique your grammar and writing. A quick Google search will show you that there are dozens of tools out there that can help you with your thesis!

Week 1 : Read a chapter a day, watching out for major issues in argumentation, use of evidence, and organization.

Week 2 : Complete substantive revisions and check that all citations are correct. Use a reference manager like Paperpile to create accurate citations and bibliographies.

Week 3 : Re-read each chapter, checking for any additional surface errors. Double-check that your formatting aligns with your department’s thesis requirements.

Try reading your work backwards or in a random order. This approach often works better than reading your work from beginning to end.

By switching up your expectations, you will catch more errors. Plus, starting at the end allows you to keep your conclusions in mind as you read and helps you to verify that you've proven your thesis statement.

The best way to catch grammatical, stylistic, and organizational mistakes is to read your work aloud to yourself. Hearing your own words greatly increases your ability to find typos and errors.

Keep your eye out for the following common errors:

• subject-verb agreement
• faulty predication
• misplaced modifiers
• tense changes
• incorrect citations

If you have friends or peers who are also writing theses, or who have completed them, reach out for advice and help. For instance, blogger Pat Thomson suggests setting up a proofreading deal with a friend.

Also, you might find it useful to join or start a writing group. These groups build accountability and provide writers with support for all stages of the research and writing process.

The length of the proofreading process depends on the length of the thesis. Plus, you should plan to take a couple of weeks off before you start proofreading. It's also a good idea to break up longer projects by chapter or section.

Always double-check your institution's guidelines for the general layout, including:

If you know someone who is willing to proofread your thesis, then definitely ask! Friends and peers who are also working on theses, or who have recently finished, can provide you with useful insights about the grammar, style, and structure of your thesis.

As part of your proofreading plan, you should create a checklist of items that you want to watch out for while proofreading your thesis. Your checklist might include:

• Spelling and typos
• Verb tenses and subject-verb agreement
• Sentence structure
• Layout and formatting
• Citations and/or references
• Consistency of style
• Organization
• Overall flow

You should plan to proofread your thesis as many times as it takes to ensure that you submit a polished and professional work. Typically, however, most thesis writers proofread their work around three to four times.

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How to plan, structure and write every chapter in your PhD

In this collection, we’ll walk you through each chapter of your thesis. You’ll learn what goes where and how it fits together.

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Regardless of what stage of the writing process you are at, there are five overarching tips you need to keep in mind if you want to improve your PhD thesis.

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Get the introduction right and the rest of your dissertation will follow. Mess it up and you’ll be struggling to catch up. The introduction is the place to factually recount what it is you will be discussing in the thesis. Learn more in this detailed guide.

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The conclusion is the last thing your examiner will read before they write their viva report. You need to make sure it stands out.

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Don’t underestimate how hard it is to write a PhD thesis abstract. When I wrote mine I though it’d be straightforward. Far from it. It’s tricky. You have to condense hundred of pages and years of work into a few hundred words.

Russian (dolls) to the rescue – how to structure an argument in your PhD

At the core of the PhD are arguments. Lots of them. Some more important and some very specific. When you understand how to structure an argument, your thesis reads clearly and logically. If you don’t the reader ends up confused and your thesis suffers.

Drowning in a sea of authors – How to be critical in a PhD literature review.

Don’t get lost in a sea of authors when you write your PhD literature review. Instead be critical. In this guide we explain how.

Wrestling an elephant into a cupboard: how to write a PhD literature review in nine easy steps

When I was writing my PhD I hated the literature review. I was scared of it. I thought it would be impossible to grapple. So much so that it used to keep me up at night. Now I know how easy it can be and I’m sharing my top tips with you today.

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