Proofreading Services

Final language and presentation checks

Proofreading focuses on surface-level errors in a near-final document, including:

• spelling, grammar, and punctuation;

• typographical errors;

• numbering and cross-references;

• headings, captions, tables, and figures;

• formatting consistency;

• abbreviation and terminology consistency.

Academic language editing

Clearer academic communication

Language editing may include:

• sentence clarity and readability;

• academic tone and word choice;

• unnecessary repetition;

• consistency of tense and voice;

• paragraph transitions and signposting;

• South African/British English or another required language convention.

Delivery

Changes are supplied using tracked changes and comments so the client can review each intervention. A clean copy, change summary, or editing certificate may be included when agreed and accurate.

Editing does not add research findings, create arguments, or replace missing academic content. Substantive problems are flagged for the client and supervisor to resolve.