Copyediting

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A copyedit prepares a document to be sent for review or publication. It occurs after a developmental and line edit (though neither is required before copyediting).

A copyedit addresses the following:

• Spelling
• Grammar
• Punctuation
• Adherence to a style guide (Chicago, MLA, or APA)
• Concision
• Clarity
• Syntax
• Consistency

Add-Ons:

• Formatting for a dissertation/thesis according to graduate school guidelines
• Formatting a journal article for submission to a specific journal

ESL/ELL (non-native English) writers often request that special attention be given to syntax, concision, and clarity.

I am proficient in three style guides: CMOS (Chicago), MLA, and APA. I can also use in-house style guides.

Each copyediting project includes a style sheet to help maintain consistency throughout the entire project according to the style book used and a transmittal letter describing the edits I’ve suggested. The edited manuscript will be returned with editing suggestions and comments visible via Track Changes in MS Word or Google Docs.

Contact me for a free estimate.