Copyediting

$80.00

Service typically includes:

  • Grammar, punctuation, and spelling correction

  • Sentence-level clarity and concision edits

  • Applying style consistency (AMA, Chicago, in-house manual/guide) or journal submission requirements

  • Correcting syntax, awkward phrasing, and usage errors

  • Standardizing terminology and abbreviations

  • Basic fact-checking of internal consistency (eg, matching figure/table callouts, cross-references, section numbering)

  • Basic reference formatting to match a specified style (AMA, Chicago, in-house manual/guide)

  • Formatting consistency for headings, lists, and numbering

  • Edits made using tracked changes

  • Queries to the author for unclear wording, missing information, or potential factual inconsistencies

Service does not include:

  • Substantive or developmental editing (restructuring, reordering sections, major rewriting)

  • Scientific, clinical, or technical peer review (assessment of study design, methodology, data integrity, or conclusions)

  • In-depth fact-checking or verification of data, statistics, or references (eg, checking source content or DOI validation) unless explicitly agreed

  • Original research, literature searches, or addition of new content

  • Translation or multilingual editing (unless specified)

  • Figure and table creation or extensive table layout work (minor labeling and caption edits permitted)

  • Image or artwork editing

  • Typesetting, page layout, or final production proofreading (unless contracted as part of a package)

Turnaround time, cost, and exact scope can be adjusted based on document length and complexity.

Price shown is hourly rate.

Service typically includes:

  • Grammar, punctuation, and spelling correction

  • Sentence-level clarity and concision edits

  • Applying style consistency (AMA, Chicago, in-house manual/guide) or journal submission requirements

  • Correcting syntax, awkward phrasing, and usage errors

  • Standardizing terminology and abbreviations

  • Basic fact-checking of internal consistency (eg, matching figure/table callouts, cross-references, section numbering)

  • Basic reference formatting to match a specified style (AMA, Chicago, in-house manual/guide)

  • Formatting consistency for headings, lists, and numbering

  • Edits made using tracked changes

  • Queries to the author for unclear wording, missing information, or potential factual inconsistencies

Service does not include:

  • Substantive or developmental editing (restructuring, reordering sections, major rewriting)

  • Scientific, clinical, or technical peer review (assessment of study design, methodology, data integrity, or conclusions)

  • In-depth fact-checking or verification of data, statistics, or references (eg, checking source content or DOI validation) unless explicitly agreed

  • Original research, literature searches, or addition of new content

  • Translation or multilingual editing (unless specified)

  • Figure and table creation or extensive table layout work (minor labeling and caption edits permitted)

  • Image or artwork editing

  • Typesetting, page layout, or final production proofreading (unless contracted as part of a package)

Turnaround time, cost, and exact scope can be adjusted based on document length and complexity.

Price shown is hourly rate.