Copy-editing
The service package for those who want to improve the writing style and check the text logic and structure in addition to the correction.
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A copy-editing is often compared with a "simple" correction. The scope of a copy-editing, however, goes well beyond pure proofreading. Editing always involves the fundamental improvement of the writing style in terms of clarity, intelligibility and reading fluency. Our editors make sure that your text is better written and thus easier to read. In addition, the "common thread" of your text, in other words the text logic and structure, is checked by our editors. If your text does not make sense or can be structurally improved at one point, you will receive a suggestion for improvement from us. And last but not least, you will receive written feedback on the textual quality from the editor during the editing process. This tells you where you can still work on your text yourself.
To give you a practical idea of the scope of a copy-editing, please take a look at the text below:
Original (example-original.pdf)
Editing example (example-copy-editing.pdf)
Summary
| Copy-editing | |
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| Correction of grammar | |
| Correction of spelling | |
| Correction of punctuation | |
| Correction of syntax | |
| Unlimited number of Q & A with editor | |
| Money-back-guarantee | |
| Check for text consistency e.g, consistent choice of words and expressions |
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| Check for repetitions and filler words | |
| Improvement of inappropriate wording and style | |
| Check for terminology | |
| Check for formalities e.g., uniform citations, spelling of footnotes and sources |
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| Substantial improvement of writing style e.g., in terms of clarity, comprehension and readability |
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| Check for logical text structure "common thread" |
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| Written feedback regarding text quality by editor | |
| 4-eyes principle by second editor | |
| Full linguistic revision (rewriting) | |
| Unlimited number of text revisions free of charge within 30 days |
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