Your path to academic success
When it comes to academic writing, putting your ideas on paper is only the first step. You also need to strike the right tone, build convincing arguments, and follow the conventions of your field.
Luckily, we’re here to help! Our team of academic editors help you express your ideas and respect the rules of academic writing, so that you can hand in your essay or dissertation with confidence.
We can edit any academic or study-related document, with 100% happiness guaranteed.
- Dissertations
- PhD theses
- Essays
- Research papers
- Personal statements
- Research proposals
- Journal articles
- Academic manuscripts
Are you writing in German, French, Spanish or another language? We can help with that, too!
Proofreading & Editing service
Take your academic writing to the next level with our award-winning Proofreading & Editing service. The entire process is quick, confidential and hassle-free.
Following the Scribbr Improvement Model, our editors correct all language errors and polish your style, ensuring that your paper meets academic standards.
Professional academic editors
- Native speakers
- University graduates
- Academic writing experts
- Knowledgeable in various fields of study
All our editors complete the Scribbr Academy, our comprehensive training program.
What will your editor do?
When you select our Proofreading & Editing service, your editor will correct mistakes and provide in-text feedback using Word’s track changes and comments. You’ll also get personalised advice to help you become a better academic writer.
| Language | Academic style | Feedback |
|---|---|---|
| Spelling Typos, spelling mistakes, hyphenation errors and other simple mistakes. | Style and tone Taboo words, subjective language, inflated and redundant phrases, and overuse of the passive voice. | Queries Editors leave queries when the meaning is unclear and when you have to make a style- or content-related choice. |
| Grammar and syntax Word order, sentence structure, verb tenses, agreement, prepositions, articles and more. | Academic writing conventions Acronyms, abbreviations, numbers, equations and Latin abbreviations. | In-text tips and suggestions Editors use comments to explain nuanced grammatical rules, suggest improvements and offer general advice. |
| Punctuation Periods, commas, colons, semicolons, dashes, quotation marks, etc. | Consistency Consistency in English dialect and in style choices. | Personal note You receive a personalised letter from the editor and an overview of your most common mistakes. |
Every Scribbr order includes both proofreading and editing. If you’d like a more comprehensive edit, you can also select additional services for your order.
For example, if you’d like line editing, simply combine our standard service with a Structure Check and Clarity Check. We make it easy for you to customize the feedback you receive.
How much does it cost?
Our basic rates start from £0.012 per word. You can calculate the exact price based on your deadline and requirements.
How does it work?Calculate your rate
Structure Check
When you order a Structure Check, as well as proofreading and editing your text, the editor checks that you’ve included all the necessary elements in the right order. You’ll receive direct feedback in the in-text comments and a personalised Structure Check Report tailored to your document type.
In-text feedback
The editor will make direct changes, such as inserting paragraph breaks, merging paragraphs, and deleting accidental repetition. In addition, the editor will provide in-text feedback about:
- Whether each chapter or section supports your document’s main goal
- The organization and focus of individual chapters and sections
- Repetitive and redundant information
- The content and weight of titles and headings
- The numeration of figures and tables
- Paragraph structure
Structure Check Report
The Structure Check Report is designed to help you identify missing elements in each chapter or section and prioritise improvements. After reviewing this report, you should have a clear idea of where your efforts will have the biggest impact.
Abstract AddConsider writing an abstract to give readers a concise summary of your research and to help potential readers decide whether to read the full paper. |
Literature review: Transitions between sections ReviseConsider introducing transitions to bridge the individual paragraphs of your document. This approach will make it easier for the reader to grasp how each new paragraph fits into your discussion, which will make your writing more cohesive (and therefore more compelling) overall. |
Results: Mention of methods RemoveAfter a brief introduction to the chapter, it’s best to jump right into presenting the results themselves. In most cases, there is no need to re-review the methods or other elements of the research in the results chapter. |
Discussion: Interpretation of results AddThe discussion is the place to interpret the results. In this section, you might consider whether and how the results support the literature, address the implications of the results, and generally explore the contribution of the research in more detail. |
Conclusion ShortenA conclusion section is usually relatively short and to the point. It seems like you may have included some unnecessary details in this section. I’d therefore recommend revising this section with an eye on making sure you’re providing information that is relevant and important. |
How much does it cost?
From £0.0055 per word. The Structure Check is an add-on service to Proofreading & Editing and cannot be purchased separately.
Clarity Check
When you select the Clarity Check, your editor will help you tell a clear and logical story. The feedback will focus on the presentation of concepts and the logic behind your argumentation.
What will your editor do?
- Make sure your text tells a clear and logical story
- Check that you’ve clearly presented concepts and ideas
- Comment on the logic behind your argumentation
- Highlight contradictions within the text
Your editor will provide this feedback using in-text comments and the Clarity Check checklists.
Clarity Checklists
How much does it cost?
From £0.0055 per word. The Clarity Check is an add-on service to the Proofreading & Editing service and cannot be purchased separately.
Reference Check
Our reference specialists can improve your reference page and in-text citations. We are experts in a wide range of reference styles, including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard and Vancouver.
What will your reference specialist do?
- Improve the overall layout of your reference list
- Ensure that your references meet your style guide requirements
- Provide feedback on incomplete reference list entries
- Add missing details to in-text citations (based on the reference list)
- Crosscheck your in-text citations against your reference list to highlight any missing sources
How does it work?
When you upload your document, indicate the number of sources in your reference list and tell us which reference style to follow. We’ll take care of the rest.
How much does it cost?
£2 per source. The Reference Check is an add-on service to the Proofreading & Editing service and cannot be purchased separately.
Layout Check
What will your layout specialist do?
- Generate an automatic table of contents
- Generate lists of tables and figures
- Ensure consistent paragraph formatting
- Insert page numbering
How does it work?
When you upload your document, you can indicate which items you would like us to help you with.
How much does it cost?
£0.25 per page per item. The Layout Check is an add-on service to the Proofreading & Editing service and cannot be purchased separately.
