Proofreading, Copy Editing,
and Paraphrasing
Editorial House specialises in the proofreading, copy editing, and
paraphrasing of text, ensuring all documents—whether
academic material (assignments, dissertations or theses), books and
novels, articles, reports, CVs, or letters—are
perfected in terms of grammar, punctuation, readability, and overall
professionalism. We work closely with our clients to ensure briefs
are fulfilled, and that the end results not only satisfy but also
exceed expectations.
Each of
our services is customised to suit every individual client. Although
a number of generic checks are carried out in the case of all
documents, we also incorporate additional checks according to client
specification: for example, a dissertation may need to adhere to the
Harvard system of referencing. In addition, although clients can
expect their documents to be returned within a standardised
timescale, there is also the option of an Express Service, which
provides the client with the quickest possible turnaround time.
Furthermore, although our attention is focused predominantly on
proofreading, copy editing and paraphrasing, we are also able to
provide other services, such as typesetting. Furthermore, we also
work very closely with a newly established UK-based publishing
house, and we can therefore provide clients with sound advice and
information on various avenues of book publication.
Proofreading
Service Overview:
Proofreading is our simplest, most affordable editing solution, and
provides a generalised check in a number of key areas. This service
is recommended in the case of those works that do not require
in-depth editing, and which are expected to contain only minor
errors.
The
proofreading service focuses on the following areas:
Dialogue formatting
• Grammar check
Paragraph formatting
Punctuation check
Spell check
Type face consistency check.
Copy
Editing Overview:
Copy
Editing is an in-depth editing solution, the main objectives of
which are to rectify any and all errors and inconsistencies, and to
improve the language and overall writing so as to produce a flawless
document. For example, a dissertation or thesis may benefit from
some rewriting with the replacement of simple language with more
professional, academic vocabulary; on the other hand, a novel may be
improved through the incorporation of additional descriptive text
and better formatting. Importantly, however, the author's voice is
always maintained, and any recommended change may be either accepted
or rejected upon the client's review. This service is recommended
for academic works, and those expected to be viewed by
large/mainstream and/or professional audiences.
The copy
editing service directs attention to the following:
Dialogue formatting
• Grammar check
Formatting, i.e. headings, paragraphs, margins, etc.
Page and chapter number consistency check
Punctuation check
Sentence and paragraph construction
Spell check
• Tables and figures consistency check
Type face consistency check.
And,
where necessary:
Rewriting
Fact checking.
Paraphrasing
Service Overview:
Paraphrasing is a very specialised service, which is both
time-consuming and complex, but which ultimately completely
transforms a document.
Paraphrasing is the complete rewriting of a text, with the end
result unrecognisable from the original but with the overall meaning
maintained.
In
the case of the Paraphrasing Plus service, following
the complete paraphrasing/rewriting of a document, the text is
proofread and copy edited to ensure an exceptional end
result.
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