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Researching and Writing

WHAT IS PROOFREADING?

Proofreading is an integral part of the writing process that involves scrutinizing a written document to identify and rectify grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary errors.

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Good writing always involves modification and revision, and proofreading is a fundamental part of this process.

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Proofreaders generally have one primary objective: To ensure a written document is perfect in terms of grammar and vocabulary.

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To achieve this, they verify accuracy in the following areas:

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  • Sentence structure

  • Grammar

  • Punctuation

  • Spelling

  • Capitalization

  • Consistency

  • Numbers

  • Formatting

  • Typography

Proofreading is the very last step in the writing process. However, just because it comes last does not mean it is the least important.

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Proofreading ensures the document is entirely free of errors and polished to a high standard.

Professional Proofreaders take their roles very seriously.

 

Many of them will complete several "passes" through a paper to ensure they have found and corrected all typographical errors, incorrect punctuation, spelling mistakes, and inaccurate words. 

 

Our proofreading services are based on several factors:

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  • Requested Service

  • Turnaround Time

  • Specialty

  • Number of Words/Pages

Proofreading Services

Complete proofreading once all major editing is finished.  After editing, proofreading ensures your document is error-free. We proofread to remove the mistakes in language and provide consistency. We also check formatting, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

 

Requested Service

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We offer clarity proofreading services for documents that you want to have reviewed before you publish.  If your material needs additional help, we also provide Style Copyediting services (Please See our Editing Services for further details).

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Turnaround Time

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You may request a turnaround time from 30 minutes for a 1-2 page document to two weeks for longer documents.  Manuscripts will require more time and can take anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on the word and page count. When you submit your paper for review, we will present you with a range of turnaround times based on the document's length and the service(s) you require.  Turnaround time is not guaranteed, but we will bill at a lower rate if we cannot return the document to you in the time frame initially promised.

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Number of Words-Turnaround

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Full Document - $.030 - $.039 /word

  1. Cover letter/page – Maximum words – 500 – 30-minute turnaround

  2. Maximum words – 800 – 45-minute turnaround

  3. Maximum words – 1,600 – 90-minutes turnaround

  4. Maximum words – 1,800 – 2-4-hours turnaround

  5. Maximum words – 3,300 – 3-5- hour turnaround 

  6. Maximum words – 5,000 – 6-hour turnaround

  7. Maximum words - 10,500 – 10-hour turnaround

** For projects over 15,000 words, please reach out to us for a custom quote. We offer various options for more significant documents such as manuscripts, theses, dissertations, manuals, etc., including longer turnaround rates and one-proofing pricing.

  1. Maximum words – 16,000 – 24-hour turnaround

  2. Maximum words – 25,000 – 48-hour turnaround

  3. Maximum words -- 30,000 – 72-hour turnaround

  4. Maximum words – 40,000 – 5-day turnaround

  5. Maximum words – 50,000 – 7-day turnaround

  6. More significant Documents – Higher word counts – We offer a special flat-rate pricing

 

If you have a rush job over the count limit for your desired turnaround, please contact us.​

Businesses / Professional

Advertising and Websites

Many companies use advertising as their primary way of attracting new business/clients.  You will want your message to stand out from the crowd, to pop, and sing.  Whether you are doing a media script, a web copy, or a press release, you will want your ads or website to have a professional look, feel, and quality.

Business Brochures

Business brochures are how people remember who your company is and what you do.  While this may seem basic, we will help you create a message that leaves a lasting impression in the minds of your potential customers and business partners.

Plans and Proposals

When you want to present an organized, clear business plan or proposal and want your vision to become a reality, you will need to communicate this at the highest level.

Manuscripts, Theses, Dissertations, Manuals, other lengthy documents

When what you write matters, you will want to present your written work in a way that stands out, shows your level of professionalism, and demonstrates your ability to write cohesively, clearly, and within specific and established guidelines. We will help you ensure your document meets academic and professional standards.

Resumes

When you apply for that exclusive job, you want your resume to stand out among all other applicants applying for the position.  Having an error-free resume that is compelling, professional, and demonstrates your unique skill sets is what puts you in a position to receive that coveted interview.

Query Letter

With this service, we identify mistakes in basic English usage.

Students – High School/College/Grad School

Our student proofreading services can help you with any document, including:

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  • Essays

  • Reading Responses

  • Oral presentations

  • Admissions essays

  • Personal statements

  • Thesis proposals

  • Dissertations

  • Bibliographies

  • For academic editing, you can request our proofreader to follow any standard writing style: APA, Chicago, CSE, or MLA.

 

Having an error-free document that is clear and concise can help you earn a higher grade, gain acceptance to an elite institution, or land a prestigious scholarship.

 

All professional writers use professional proofreaders to ensure their work is up to the highest standards.  With the competitiveness in academia today, the same high level of attention is needed for students.

 

Don't leave your work to chance—work with a professional proofreading service.

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