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Academic editing · Research support · Statistics

Academic editing that respects your voice.

Proofreading, editing, dissertation coaching and statistics support for students and researchers. Every change is tracked and every comment explains why, so your writing improves with each draft.

Track Changes + commentsEditor matched to your fieldConfidential24 hours to 7 days
Manuscript · tracked changes — Psychology

Participants were randomly assigned to two conditions. Results showed that anxiety scores fell significantly, t(58) = 3.12, p = .003, which suggests that brief mindfulness training reduces stress reactivity.

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Research moves in stages. Pick yours and we’ll show the help and the guides that fit it.

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Data and analysis

Your data is in. You need the right tests, clean output and results you can explain to your supervisor and examiners.

How it works

From your file to a better draft, in four steps

  1. Send your file

    Upload your document and tell us the deadline, the style guide and what worries you most about the draft.

  2. Approve your quote

    We reply with a price, a delivery date and the editor matched to your field. Nothing starts until you agree.

  3. We edit and explain

    Your editor works in Track Changes and leaves margin comments that explain each important decision.

  4. Review and ask

    Accept what you agree with and ask your editor about any comment. The final choices are always yours.

The full process

Editorial standards

The marks we work by

Proofreaders have used these symbols for centuries. They stand for the promises behind every job we take.

  • Every change, visible

    Track Changes in Word, or an annotated PDF or LaTeX file, with comments that give the reason as well as the fix.

  • An editor from your field

    A public health thesis goes to an editor who knows public health. The same goes for economics, nursing, engineering and the rest.

  • Confidential by default

    Your files are used only for your project and deleted on request. An NDA is available whenever you need one.

  • Your authorship stays yours

    We edit, explain, analyze and coach. We never write work for you to submit as your own.

  • Questions welcome afterward

    Once your edit is back, ask your editor about any comment you want to understand better.

  • Turnaround that fits

    From 24 hours to 7 days, with the delivery date agreed before any work starts.

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Free guides written by editors

Clear, exact answers to the questions researchers search for most, from thesis statements to two-way ANOVA.

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Move the slider to your word count and choose a turnaround. Your editor confirms the final quote once they see the file.

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FAQ

Before you send your file

What is the difference between proofreading and editing?

Proofreading corrects surface errors in a finished draft: spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency. Editing goes further and improves clarity, flow, word choice and academic style. Our guide to copy editing vs proofreading explains which one your document needs.

Is it allowed to use an editing service for my thesis?

Most universities allow editing and proofreading as long as the ideas, research and writing are your own. Some set limits or ask you to tell your supervisor. Check your institution’s policy first. Our academic integrity policy explains what we do and never do.

How quickly can you return my document?

Turnaround runs from 24 hours to 7 days, depending on length and the level of editing. Long theses get a tailored schedule. You receive a confirmed delivery date with your quote, before any work starts.

Do you help with statistics and data analysis, or only writing?

Both. We consult on statistics in SPSS, Stata and R, support qualitative analysis in NVivo, ATLAS.ti and MAXQDA, and tutor students who want to learn the methods themselves.

How do I get a price?

Use the estimate calculator on this page or the pricing page for editing and proofreading. For anything else, send a short brief and you will get an exact quote, usually the same day.

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