Academic Proofreading and Editing Services

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Academic Proofreading and Editing Services
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Our Clients Include:Cornell UniversityAccentureHarvard UniversityBASFDuke UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin–MadisonUniversité du Québec à MontréalUniversity of Nantes
Dissertation Proofreading and Editing ServicesDissertation Proofreading and Editing Services
Let our editors advance your dissertation through enhancing its structure, diction, and academic tone, ensuring it adheres to scholarly standards and delivering a strong impact on your committee.
Thesis Proofreading and Editing ServicesThesis Proofreading and Editing Services
Transform your thesis with our editing services, enhancing its language, clarity, structure, methodology, and scholarly precision, for a compelling, academically rigorous presentation.
Literature Review Proofreading and Editing ServicesLiterature Review Proofreading and Editing Services
Maximize the impact of your literature review with our editing services, aligning your synthesis of key research with academic standards for a thorough, well-structured, and insightful analysis.
Abstract Proofreading and Editing ServicesAbstract Proofreading and Editing Services
Let our editors sharpen the focus and effectiveness of your abstract, ensuring concise, clear, and compelling summaries that accurately represent your research.
Capstone Paper Proofreading and Editing ServicesCapstone Paper Proofreading and Editing Services
Perfect your capstone paper with our editing services, where we provide a structural review, vocabulary enhancements, and consistency checks, ensuring an academically robust final submission.
Paper Proofreading and Editing ServicesPaper Proofreading and Editing Services
Our editing services will elevate your paper into a well-structured, academically focused work, ensuring a consistent, concise, and formal tone from start to finish.
Essay Proofreading and Editing ServicesEssay Proofreading and Editing Services
Craft a compelling, well-articulated essay with our editing services, where we refine your writing so that your clarity is enhanced, your arguments are persuasive, and your language is academically sound.
Scientific Proofreading and Editing ServicesScientific Proofreading and Editing Services
Elevate your academic work across all scientific disciplines with our editing services, focused on delivering clarity, precision, and effective communication of your ideas and research findings.
Medical Proofreading and Editing ServicesMedical Proofreading and Editing Services
Improve your academic medical writing with our comprehensive editing services, designed to ensure clarity, coherence, and compliance with the broader academic and ethical standards.
APA Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesAPA Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Our APA Style editing services ensure your work adheres to all APA guidelines, enhancing your writing's structure, clarity, and academic precision, for a professional and authoritative result.
MLA Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesMLA Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Refine your MLA Style with our editing services, expertly aligning your work with MLA guidelines for citations and formatting, while also enhancing clarity for a superior academic submission.
Chicago Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesChicago Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Perfect your manuscript with our Chicago Style editing services, ensuring your work meets the guidelines for citations, footnotes, and bibliography formatting.
Harvard Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesHarvard Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Ensure your project adheres to the highest standards with our Harvard Style editing services, providing attention to author-date citations and reference list formatting.
IEEE Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesIEEE Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Elevate your technical papers with our specialized IEEE Style editing services, designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
AMA Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesAMA Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Make your manuscript's AMA Style flawless with our expert editing services, ensuring strict adherence to the American Medical Association's guidelines.
Vancouver Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesVancouver Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Ensure your biomedical manuscript adheres to Vancouver Style's exacting standards for citation, reference, formatting, and authorship guidelines with our professional editing services.
ACS Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesACS Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Polish your chemistry manuscripts to perfection with our ACS Style editing, aligning your citations, references, and formatting with the American Chemical Society's standards.
Turabian Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesTurabian Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Navigate the intricacies of footnotes, endnotes, and bibliographies with our Turabian Style editing services, guaranteeing your work meets the rigorous standards of academic precision.
ASA Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesASA Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Refine your sociological research with our ASA Style editing services, ensuring your academic work is precisely formatted and cited according to ASA guidelines.
Oxford Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesOxford Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Follow each and every standard of the Oxford University guidelines with our editing services, ensuring your academic work maintains proper formatting, structure, and consistent citation practices.
ESL Proofreading and Editing ServicesESL Proofreading and Editing Services
Optimize your English academic writing with our ESL editing services, tailored to enhance the clarity and coherence of scholarly writing by non-native English speakers.
Copy Editing ServicesCopy Editing Services
Refine your academic manuscript with our copy editing services, focusing on correcting grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors to ensure your work is error-free and maintains a professional tone.
Substantive Editing ServicesSubstantive Editing Services
Elevate your academic papers with our substantive editing services, where we enhance content, organization, and presentation to ensure clarity and flow, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.
Line Editing ServicesLine Editing Services
Improve your academic writing with our line editing services, focusing on enhancing your choice of words, sentence structure, and overall style for a more authoritative academic narrative.

How It Works

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Clarity, consistency, and scholarly impact

Our Academic Editing Services

Clarity, consistency, and scholarly impact

Academic writing is built on precision—every word, citation, and argument must withstand rigorous scrutiny. Our academic editing services are designed to meet that standard. We correct stylistic errors, refine sentence structure, and ensure logical flow throughout your work. From clarity of expression to compliance with institutional guidelines, we help you present your ideas with confidence and accuracy—enhancing both the quality and credibility of your writing.

Adherence to style guides

Flawless Citations and Formatting

Adherence to style guides

Our academic editors are experts in major style guides—including APA, MLA, AMA, and CMS—and ensure that your citations, references, headings, and layout meet every requirement. We correct in-text citations and reference lists for accuracy and consistency, adjust punctuation and capitalization to match style rules, and format tables, figures, margins, and section headings in accordance with your institution’s or publisher’s standards.

Maintaining your personal voice

Tailored Academic Editing

Maintaining your personal voice

ServiceScape academic editors focus on improving flow and clarity while preserving your unique voice and perspective. We’re here to strengthen your arguments and polish your language—not to rewrite your ideas. Every edit is made with intention, supporting your message without overshadowing it. The result is writing that is clear, cohesive, and true to your original thinking.

Expertise across disciplines

Academic Subject Matter Experts

Expertise across disciplines

At ServiceScape, you'll find editors with advanced expertise in disciplines like psychology, education, engineering, and economics. Their real-world familiarity with your field helps enhance your writing with appropriate terminology and contextual references. Whether your work involves qualitative analysis or technical modeling, your editor brings subject-specific insight to ensure your writing aligns with academic standards and contributes to your area of study.

On-time delivery you can count on

Reliable Turnaround

On-time delivery you can count on

Academic deadlines are non-negotiable, and we’re committed to helping you meet them. Whether you're preparing a term paper, dissertation, or essay, ServiceScape delivers edited work on schedule—without sacrificing quality. Our editors have completed thousands of projects before their due dates and understand how to manage time-sensitive academic workflows. We help you stay on track, reduce last-minute stress, and submit your work with confidence.

Free and open communication

Seamless Editor Interaction

Free and open communication

At ServiceScape, we believe in a collaborative editing process. You can communicate with your academic editor before, during, and after your project through messages and teleconferencing. This open line of communication ensures that your requirements are fully understood and met, and it allows for any necessary adjustments throughout the editing process.

What makes us the best

Satisfaction Guarantee

What makes us the best

We stand behind the quality of our academic editing. If your expectations aren't fully met, we'll work with you to address any concerns and ensure the final result reflects your goals. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re here to support you through every stage of the editing process. Our editors are dedicated to delivering work that is clear, professional, and submission-ready—so you can move forward with confidence.

Our Editing Service Marketplace

Choose your own academic editor

Rather than being assigned an editor, you can choose your own rated and reviewed professional from a marketplace filled with the industry's finest academic editing talent.

Many of our editors:

  • Hold Ph.D. or Master's degrees
  • Offer decades of rich academic editing experience
  • Have hundreds of client ratings and reviews
  • Are experts across various academic fields
Find Your Academic Editor
maxedwards
maxedwards

995 Client Reviews
67,131 Pages Edited

Copy Editor at McGraw-Hill Publishing

GlassPhoenix
GlassPhoenix

734 Client Reviews
23,389 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology from Duke University

WordMechanic
WordMechanic

2,975 Client Reviews
86,665 Pages Edited

Senior Editor for Reader's Digest

EmilyEdits
EmilyEdits

116 Client Reviews
9,450 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Political Science from Claremont Graduate University

EditrixJD
EditrixJD

2,460 Client Reviews
106,309 Pages Edited

Writer at PBS

XpertEditor
XpertEditor

7,658 Client Reviews
282,684 Pages Edited

M.A. in TESOL Education from the University of North Carolina

Campbell
Campbell

551 Client Reviews
10,314 Pages Edited

Advertising Agency Principal at NC Partners

YourProfessor
YourProfessor

4,557 Client Reviews
247,776 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in History from the University of Virginia

jmelton
jmelton

490 Client Reviews
25,351 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Illinois

PatchEditing
PatchEditing

166 Client Reviews
6,585 Pages Edited

Editor at Georgetown University Press

WickedWordsmith
WickedWordsmith

1,232 Client Reviews
65,221 Pages Edited

Editor at the Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship

WriteOn
WriteOn

330 Client Reviews
10,101 Pages Edited

B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina

mgmediting
mgmediting

277 Client Reviews
7,875 Pages Edited

M.A. in English from the University of Louisiana

ErrorProof
ErrorProof

852 Client Reviews
31,253 Pages Edited

Director at Aetna

Acey
Acey

1,342 Client Reviews
47,058 Pages Edited

Copy Editor at McGraw-Hill Publishing

FinAndMarketing
FinAndMarketing

455 Client Reviews
11,775 Pages Edited

MBA from Florida Atlantic University

LMAedit
LMAedit

230 Client Reviews
15,897 Pages Edited

Director of Communications at the Yale Center

Editing-Queen
Editing-Queen

1,018 Client Reviews
47,929 Pages Edited

CIO at Alternative Balance

BioEditorPhD
BioEditorPhD

124 Client Reviews
4,251 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of California

ProseTechnician
ProseTechnician

2,333 Client Reviews
90,023 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in English from the University of Nebraska

Our Testimonials and Experience

What we bring to the table

ServiceScape is built on 25 years worth of experience, working on over 345,000 projects with over 99,000 clients. Our academic editing and proofreading services are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 22,631 reviews. Join the thousands of people who have chosen ServiceScape to find the best and brightest talent.

Overall Average Rating
4.912/5
128,594 Rated Projects
Alessia Moretti
Alessia MorettiGraduate Student

"My freelancer's attention to detail and commitment to quality exceeded my expectations. Every aspect of the project was handled with utmost professionalism."

Jasper van der Meer
Jasper van der MeerFaculty Member

"I was amazed by the promptness and efficiency of the person I hired. The project was completed well ahead of the deadline, without compromising on quality."

Emily Johnson
Emily JohnsonPublished Author

"The level of creativity and innovation in his approach was outstanding. He truly transformed my ideas into something extraordinary!"

Olivia Brown
Olivia BrownTeacher

"Exceptional service! The professional was incredibly responsive and attentive to all my requirements, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable."

Sarah Miller
Sarah MillerSenior Executive Publisher

"I highly recommend her services. The professionalism and expertise displayed by the freelancer were top-notch, and the results were simply superb."

Jean Kabila
Jean KabilaAttorney

"The quality of work delivered was impeccable. Every detail was carefully considered and executed to perfection. Absolutely thrilled with the service!"

Anke Verbeek
Anke VerbeekEntrepreneur

"Her ability to understand and adapt to my specific needs was remarkable. The final product was exactly what I was hoping for, and more."

Eduardo Ramirez
Eduardo RamirezData Analyst

"Prompt, professional, and passionate about her work. She went above and beyond to ensure the project's success."

Lukas Schmidt
Lukas SchmidtCulinary Director

"The service was outstanding from start to finish. Communication was clear and frequent, keeping me in the loop at every stage."

Jingwei Zhang
Jingwei ZhangProfessor

"Truly impressed by the quick turnaround time. This professional managed to deliver a high-quality result in a remarkably short period."

Aditi Verma
Aditi VermaMechanical Engineer

"His commitment is evident in his work. He made sure I was completely happy with the final outcome."

Felix Weber
Felix WeberProject Director

"A blend of professionalism, skill, and creativity. This individual brought a fresh perspective to the project that was both inspiring and effective."

Ryan Fletcher
Ryan FletcherTherapist

"The freelancer's expertise in his field is unmatched. He provided invaluable insights and suggestions that greatly enhanced the project."

Elif Deniz Yılmaz
Elif Deniz YılmazAssociate Professor

"I appreciated his attention to detail and dedication to delivering a product that not only met, but exceeded my expectations."

Irfan Hisham Kamarul
Irfan Hisham KamarulAssociate Professor

"Her approach to the project was both thorough and innovative. She managed to capture the essence of my vision perfectly. Thank you so much!"

Bram Visser
Bram VisserResearcher

"Remarkable service! The quality of work was consistently high, and her ability to meet tight deadlines was impressive."

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Your Questions, Answered

FAQ

What is included in academic editing and proofreading services?

At ServiceScape, our academic editing services are designed to enhance every aspect of your scholarly writing, ensuring it meets the highest academic standards:

  • Comprehensive Grammar and Syntax Review: Ensuring correct use of grammar, syntax, and sentence structure in line with academic writing standards.
  • Spelling and Punctuation Accuracy: Correcting all spelling mistakes and punctuation errors, essential for academic credibility.
  • Adherence to Academic Style Guides: Compliance with academic formatting styles like APA, MLA, AMA, and CMS, including citations, references, and overall layout.
  • Enhancing Argument Clarity and Readability: Improving clarity and readability to make arguments more compelling for academic audiences.
  • Logical Structure and Flow: Reorganizing content for improved logical flow, coherence, and structure in academic work.
  • Critical Content Analysis and Feedback: Constructive feedback on content, including critical review of arguments, methodology, and data presentation.
  • Consistency and Accuracy in Technical Terms: Ensuring accuracy in technical terms, concepts, and data relevant to specific academic fields.
  • Tone and Style Refinement: Refining academic tone and style to suit specific fields and target audiences.
  • Vocabulary and Word Choice Enhancement: Improving word choice and academic vocabulary for precision and impact.
  • Elimination of Redundancy and Repetition: Removing redundant content to make writing concise and focused.
  • Ensuring Tense Consistency: Maintaining consistent tense usage throughout the academic text.
  • Subject-Specific Editing: Specialized editing tailored to the unique requirements of different academic disciplines.
  • Review for Ethical and Bias-Free Language: Ensuring ethical and unbiased language use in accordance with academic standards.
  • Cross-Referencing Check: Verifying accuracy and proper formatting of all cross-references within the text.
  • Indexing Support: Assistance with creating an accurate and comprehensive index, if applicable.
  • Compliance with Ethical Standards: Ensuring adherence to ethical standards in academic writing, including research ethics and conflict of interest.
  • Response to Reviewers: Assistance in addressing reviewers' comments for manuscript revision and resubmission in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Content Review and Critique: Offering critical feedback on academic content, including suggestions for improving argumentation, evidence, and overall scholarly contribution.
  • Language Localization: Adapting academic text to suit specific cultural or regional audiences, such as transitioning between American and British English, to ensure appropriateness and relevance.

Our dedicated team of editors is committed to ensuring that your academic work not only adheres to these standards but also excels in scholarly excellence, helping you achieve the recognition and success your work deserves.

In terms of style guide standards, what will be specifically corrected?

We ensure your work complies with academic style guide requirements, specifically focusing on:

  • Formatting Elements: Headers, page numbers, margins, line spacing, paragraph indentation, typeface, font size, and overall paper formatting.
  • Citation and Reference Standards: Correct format for in-text citations (parenthetical, narrative), reference lists, footnotes, endnotes, works cited, and specific standards for various source types (internet sources, transcripts, multivolume works, etc.).
  • Tables and Figures: Formatting of components, numbers, labels, titles, alignment, source information, use of color, legends, captions, and the relationship between tables and figures.
  • Abstract and Summary Formatting: Ensuring that abstracts and summaries conform to style guide requirements in terms of length, content, and structure.
  • Cross-Referencing: Correct formatting of cross-references within the text, such as figure and table references, section references, and equation references.
  • List Formatting: Proper formatting of bullet points, numbered lists, and the hierarchy of list items.
  • Title Page and Running Head: Formatting the title page and running head according to style guide specifications.
  • Consistency in Terminology and Units: Ensuring consistent use of terminology, units of measurement, and scientific notation.
  • Bias-Free and Inclusive Language: Adherence to guidelines for age, ability, gender, racial and ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and historical context.

Our style guide corrections ensure that your academic work is not only professionally presented but also adheres to the rigorous standards required in scholarly writing.

How do I hire an editor?

You can hire an editor by just browsing our marketplace of editors, clicking on the "View Profile" button of an editor you want to hire, and clicking on the "Hire Me" button. After your payment method has been processed, your editor will get to work and will deliver the edited version before your due date.

Where can I find price and due date information?

A list of prices and due dates can be found within each editor's profile. Just find your editor and click on the "View Profile" button.

How fast can you edit my writing?

Our fastest delivery option is one hour using our Express Delivery service.

Can I have a free sample?

Sure! Many ServiceScape editors provide free samples. You can submit a free sample request by just browsing our marketplace of editors, clicking on the "View Profile" button of an editor you want to request a free sample from, and clicking on the "Free Sample" button. If the editor accepts your free sample request, you will receive the sample edited version within a couple of days.

How do I send a message to an editor?

You can send a message to an editor by just browsing our marketplace of editors, clicking on the "View Profile" button of an editor you want to contact, and clicking on the "Send Message" button. We will email you a notification as soon as your editor replies to your message.

How do I schedule a teleconference with an editor?

You can schedule a teleconference call by just browsing our marketplace of editors, clicking on the "View Profile" button of an editor you want to contact, and clicking on the "Teleconference" button. We will contact you right away about availability and set up the teleconference for all parties involved.

Where can I find ratings and reviews for editors?

You can find ratings and reviews from past clients within most editor profiles. Just find your editor and click on the "View Profile" button to see them. You can also read thousands of ServiceScape ratings and reviews on eKomi.

In addition, ServiceScape has been featured in several publications and websites, including The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, UpWork, HuffPost, and The Ladders.

Can I see examples of work the editors have done in the past?

Many editors have portfolios which feature their editing. Just find your editor and click on the "View Profile" button to view these edited versions.

Do you provide editing certifications?

Yes, we provide editing certifications. Simply request the document when you hire an editor. When your project is delivered, you can download the editing certification by clicking on your project and clicking on the "Certification" button. These signed declarations certify that a document has been professionally edited by a ServiceScape editor.

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