Scribbr’s highly rated editing and proofreading services help you submit your work with confidence knowing it’s free of language errors and flows well from beginning to end.
Stand out from your peers with an error-free dissertation that flows well from beginning to end.
Boost your marks with a well-structured, clear, and error-free essay.
Secure funding or approval from supervisors with a well-written proposal.
Improve your chances of publication with a polished manuscript.
Set the foundation for a great piece of academic writing with a well-written literature review.
Scribbr’s editors go through a rigorous selection and training process called the Scribbr Academy. Only 5% of applicants are good enough to become qualified editors.
You can rest assured that only the best academic editors will edit your work.
Every Scribbr order includes both proofreading and editing. Your editor will make direct changes using Word’s Track Changes feature and provide feedback in comments to help you become a better academic writer. See an editing example.
Your editor will directly correct errors related to:
They’ll make sure your work meets academic writing standards.
They’ll leave thoughtful comments and queries to:
Your editor will make sure that your document is well organised and contains all the essential elements.
You’ll receive in-text feedback about:
You’ll also receive a personalised Structure Check Report meant to help you identify missing elements in each chapter or section and prioritise improvements.
The Structure Check starts at £0.0055 per word and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.
Your editor will help you tell a clear and logical story with feedback on your presentation of concepts and the logic behind your argumentation.
Through in-text comments and the Clarity Check checklists, your editor will:
The Clarity Check starts at £0.0055 per word and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.
Our formatting experts can format your document according to APA guidelines or customise the format of your document.
Your APA formatting expert will make sure all elements in your paper are formatted according to the 7th edition APA Style guidelines.
Note that we cannot make changes to the content of your paper.
Price
APA formatting costs £1.00 per page and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.
Your formatting expert can:
Price
Customised formatting starts at £0.25 per page per item and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.
A dedicated citation expert will ensure your in-text citations and reference list meet your style guide’s requirements. This service includes:
Our experts are familiar with all common citation styles, including Vancouver and APA.
Citation editing costs £2.20 per source and can be purchased separately or in combination with Proofreading & Editing.
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Read review on TrustpilotStrong! very powerful and user-friendly when it comes to citing numerous sources.
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Read review on TrustpilotMy thanks for out to the Scribbr team for doing an excellent job on all aspects of my dissertation. The feedback was excellent and clear, allowing me easily fix the areas that needed attention. Good job with fixing my citations and formatting too
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Read review on TrustpilotThe editor have really made efforts proofreading my paper and have given suggestions for improving my English writing in the future. The feedback is helpful for me.
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Read review on TrustpilotScribbr is great, I had a long break (9 years) between completing my undergraduate and my postgraduate degree, so was extremely rusty when it came to academic writing. The Scribbr team always give excellent feedback regarding your writing and areas where you can improve. I highly recommend!!
Read review on Trustpilot非常好的修改经历，他们真的改的很专业，并且性价比很高：）值得信任。 El corrector es super profesional y os recomiendo 100%. ¡Una plataforma confiable!
Read review on TrustpilotQuality of work done ie resulting improvement is par excellent. I would suggest, there should be an interaction by the expert proof reader and the author, to exchange verbal communication with each other.
Read review on TrustpilotThe editors did an amazing job with my thesis editing and formatting. I received thorough and constructive feedback that I will keep in mind for future works. I will definitely use their services again and recommend them to everyone I know. Keep up the good work!
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Choose a turnaround time of 24 hours, 3 days, or 7 days and select the add-on services you need.
We handpick the best editor (or team of editors) for the job, based on your field of study and other requirements.
Use the feedback from your editor to guide your final revisions and submit your work with confidence.
Our editors can edit and proofread your work within 24 hours so you can meet your deadline without unnecessary stress.
We aim for 100% happiness. If you’re not satisfied with your edit, we will re-edit your work or give you a refund – that’s a promise!
With over 250 free articles on academic writing and 5 million monthly visitors, the Scribbr Knowledge Base is the starting point for many students writing their papers.
If your document is longer than 30,000 words, we’ll first provide you with a 2,000-word sample edit to ensure the service meets your expectations.
We have an impressive track record, with 2,275 independent Trustpilot reviews and an average score of 4.9. We aim to make you just as satisfied.
Want to contact us directly? No problem. We are always here for you.
Scribbr is specialised in editing study related documents. We check:
The fastest turnaround time is 24 hours.
You can upload your document at any time and choose between three deadlines:
At Scribbr, we promise to make every customer 100% happy with the service we offer. Our philosophy: Your complaint is always justified – no denial, no doubts.
Our customer support team is here to find the solution that helps you the most, whether that’s a free new edit or a refund for the service.
Yes, if your document is longer than 30,000 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.
You will receive the sample edit within 24 hours after placing your order. You then have 24 hours to let us know if you’re happy with the sample or if there’s something you would like the editor to do differently.
Yes, in the order process you can indicate your preference for American, British, or Australian English.
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, 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!
Our APA experts default to APA 7 for editing and formatting. For the Citation Editing Service you are able to choose between APA 6 and 7.
Every Scribbr order comes with our award-winning Proofreading & Editing service, which combines two important stages of the revision process.
For a more comprehensive edit, you can add a Structure Check or Clarity Check to your order. With these building blocks, you can customize the kind of feedback you receive.
You might be familiar with a different set of editing terms. To help you understand what you can expect at Scribbr, we created this table:
| Types of editing | Available at Scribbr? |
|---|---|
| Proofreading Correction of superficial mistakes, such as typos, misspellings, punctuation errors and consistency errors. |
Yes! This is the “proofreading” in Scribbr’s standard service. It can only be selected in combination with editing. |
| Copy editing Focus on grammar, syntax, style, tone and the conventions of the field. The editor also considers the internal logic of the text and flags any obvious contradictions. |
Yes! This is the “editing” in Scribbr’s standard service. It can only be selected in combination with proofreading. |
| Line editing Focus on language, style, concision and choices. The editor helps you strengthen your story, polish your sentences and ensure that your use of language drives home your ideas. |
Yes! Select the Structure Check and Clarity Check to receive a comprehensive edit equivalent to a line edit. |
| Developmental editing (i.e. content editing, substantive editing) This is the first step of the editing process and applies to very early drafts. The editor helps you structure your ideas, decide what story to tell and find direction for your writing. |
No. This kind of editing involves heavy rewriting and restructuring. Our editors cannot help with this. |
