Proofreading for students (essays/theses/dissertations)

I will work closely with you to ensure that your material is free of errors, clear and concise. My usual method of working is to provide a second Word document of your material with 'track changes' enabled, so you can see the changes I have made as well as any comments or queries.

Listed below are some of the elements I can check for you, but I will agree an exact brief before I start working with you. I will also send you my Terms and Conditions.

  • spelling, punctuation and grammar
  • ensuring consistency of capitalisation, hyphenation, headings etc.
  • checking layout, contents page, illustrations, labelling styles etc.
  • bibliography / references: checking a consistent format is used and advising on any omissions

How much will it cost?

Each student's proficiency in written English is different. In order to provide you with a bespoke cost, I will ask for a sample of your work before quoting for the project.
How long will it take?

I will provide you with a professional proofread – I don't do rushed jobs. So, in order to answer that question honestly when you contact me for a quote, I need that sample I mentioned (preferably from the middle of the document). But that's not all the information I need...

What else should I send?

  • the date you will be sending me your work
  • the date that you would like it returned – REMEMBER that you will need to leave yourself sufficient time between the completed proofread and your submission date in order to review and accept/reject any changes that I may suggest
PLUS
  • name of the award you are studying for
  • subject matter or title of your work
  • word count
  • information regarding approximate number of references, tables, figures, etc.
If you would like to discuss how I can help you or to receive a no-obligation quote, please contact me.
IMPORTANT: You will also need to ensure that your university or college permits the engagement of a proofreader, so please discuss this with your supervisor.