Editing/Proofreading
Essay editing/proofreading orders will require:
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Spelling, grammar, punctuation mistakes correction;
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Sentence structure correction;
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Formatting.
Edit for the accuracy and consistency of the following:
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Citation style and formatting
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Footnotes/endnotes
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Capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
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Abbreviations/acronyms
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Treatment of numbers
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Italics, foreign words, special terms
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Numbering/parallel wording/punctuation of lists
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Figure and table legends
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Anything numbered in sequence: lists, tables, figures, equations, outlines, etc.
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Run-on sentences
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Wordiness
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Sexist language
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Passive voice
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Misused words
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Content or tone
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Cross-references
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Organization
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Correct any redundancy, passive voice, wordiness, poor diction
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Sentence structure (syntax, variety, parallelism, clarity)
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Paragraph structure (organization, length, coherence, transitions)
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Organization (logic, unity, structure, transitions, summaries); query major problems
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Style (appropriateness of tone and voice; level of language for audience)
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Headings (to reflect text that follows)
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Review document for sentences, paragraphs, or sections that could be cut
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Check math, numbers, problems, and answers to questions in exercises
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Compare descriptions of tables/figures in text to actual information in the tables/figures
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Cover, title page, and copyright page
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Table of contents
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Corrections from previous versions
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Text flow (spot-check end of one page and beginning of next)
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Electronic glitches (word breaks for no reason, poor spacing)
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Art for appropriate reference and labeling
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Page numbers, running heads, and footers
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Margins
This service does not include:
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