Editage Insights
Lapses in spelling, punctuation, and grammar are easy to spot and likely to affect the reader’s perception of the overall quality of the document. By eliminating them from your writing, you can have a polished manuscript that is free from embarrassing errors. We recommend this service for native speakers of English. We perform the following checks in a proofread:
Quality of language
- Typographical errors
- Punctuation
- Basic elements of grammar
- Adherence to conventions (number style, casing, italicization, etc.)
Formatting and style
- General formatting:
Has the author inserted hanging indents inconsistently? Do the references follow only one system of referencing throughout? - Language style:
Has the author consistently followed the rules of American/British writing?
When to use Proofreading
- You are confident of the content and language and want to eliminate all basic errors.
- You may have already had your document checked/edited and want a final check before submission.
