Thesis Editing and Proofreading

Thesis Editing and Proofreading

❝ A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts.❞

William Strunk Jr., The Elements of Style

Turn a good thesis into a great thesis.

Writing a thesis is like running a marathon: it pushes your mental and emotional limits. It’s a long journey but you’re almost there.

There’s one last step. And it’s important. Good editing can make all the difference. It may also mean the difference between having to revise your thesis or not following examination.

For most students, the process of actually writing a thesis is the least attractive part of the research process. You are an expert in your topic area. But you may not be an expert writer. That’s ok. Not many people are.

However, writing your thesis may be the most important part of your research journey. Regardless of how brilliant your research is, if you can’t communicate your findings clearly and effectively, then you’re unlikely to get the outcome you want and, most importantly, deserve.

So how will we help you?

We will edit your thesis so that your research is presented logically and clearly, and make sure your English is flawless. Your research will be presented in the best possible light.

Thesis editing is a craft that requires academic expertise, technical skills and experience. Our thesis editors understand how academic language functions and will help to ensure your thesis is ‘fit for purpose’ by examining the quality and appropriateness of your writing. We will remove spelling and grammatical errors that distract the reader and discredit the author, and make sure your thesis meets the submission requirements.

We provide two services:

Thesis Editing and Thesis Proofreading

Thesis Editing Service

Our Thesis Editing Service provides a thorough revision of your thesis for clarity and readability.

The aim of this service is to improve the overall quality of your thesis.

If you’re an ESL student, this is probably service for you.

Choose our Thesis Editing Service if your thesis requires the aspects outlined in the table below to be checked.

What we check:

Thesis Editing Example
Structure ✓ Is your document clear and easy for your reader to follow?
✓ Is the document organised logically?
✓ Is the document complete?
✓ Is there unnecessary repetition?
✓ Do the sentences in your paragraph flow?
✓ Are sentences phrased correctly?
Appropriateness of language ✓ Is the language appropriate for the document type and audience?
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, word choice, typos ✓ Is the text grammatically correct?
✓ Are spelling and punctuation correct?
✓ Are the word choices appropriate?
✓ Are there any typos?
Consistency ✓ Are there any conflicting statements, inaccuracies and/or inconsistencies in the text?
✓ Are all numbers, spelling, capitalization etc consistent?
References/citations/footnotes ✓ Are all necessary footnotes, references and/or citations included?
✓ Are references formatted consistently and appropriately and adhere to your chosen style guide (if required)?
✓ Is there accurate cross-referencing?
Basic formatting ✓ Are basic formatting aspects (e.g. spacing, font style and size, headings) correct and/or consistent?

Our Thesis Editing Service does not include:

  • ⨉ Fact checking
    • We are not responsible for the accuracy of the content of the document. This includes names, dates, quotes and references.
  • ⨉ Plagiarism checking
    • We do not check or edit for plagiarism. That responsibility lies with the author.
  • ⨉ Copyright
    • We do not check for any copyright requirements. That responsibility lies with the author.
  • ⨉ Rewriting/ghost writing
    • We do not write or rewrite substantial portions of text. However, we may suggest new approaches and ideas to enhance the content/document.
Thesis Editing Prices

What will you receive?

With our Thesis Editing Service, we will track all the edits using the ‘Track Changes’ feature in Microsoft Word. This lets you easily review them. We will also provide a summary of the edits and highlight any concerns and/or suggestions to improve the writing and content, if necessary.

Thesis Proofreading Service

Think of our Thesis Proofreading Service as ‘thesis polishing’. It provides a final check of your thesis by getting up ‘close and personal’.

We focus on the small, but still important, things, such as missing letters in words, or missing of words in sentences; the incorrect or inconsistent use of commas, semi-colons and dashes; wrong page numbers in cross-references; errors with numerals; and errors with text headings. These are just a few of the things we proofread for.

Choose our Thesis Proofreading Service if your document is in its final stages and requires the aspects outlined in the table below to be checked.

What we check:

Thesis Proofreading Example
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, word choice ✓ Is the text grammatically correct?
✓ Are the spelling and punctuation correct?
✓ Are the word choices appropriate?
Consistency ✓ Are there any conflicting statements, inaccuracies and/or inconsistencies in the text?
✓ Are all numbers, spelling, capitalization etc consistent?
References/citations/footnotes ✓ Are all necessary footnotes, references and/or citations included?
✓ Are references formatted consistently and appropriately and adhere to your chosen style guide (if required)?
✓ Is there accurate cross-referencing?
Basic formatting ✓ Are basic formatting aspects (e.g. spacing, font style and size, headings, page numbers) correct and/or consistent?

Our Thesis Proofreading Service does not include:

  • ⨉ Editing for style, structure, clarity, flow, readability (choose our Thesis Editing Service if you require these aspects)

  • ⨉ Fact checking
    • We are not responsible for the accuracy of the content of the document. This includes names, dates, quotes and references.
  • ⨉ Plagiarism checking
    • We do not check or edit for plagiarism. That responsibly lies with the author.
  • ⨉ Copyright
    • We do not check for any copyright requirements. That responsibly lies with the author.
  • ⨉ Rewriting/ghost writing
    • We do not write or rewrite substantial portions of text. However, we may suggest new approaches and ideas to enhance the content/document.
Thesis Proofreading Prices

What will you receive?

With our Thesis Proofreading Service, we will track all the changes using the ‘Track Changes’ feature in Microsoft Word. This lets you easily review them. We will also provide a summary of the changes.

Not sure whether to choose our Thesis Proofreading or Thesis Editing Service?
Contact us and we’ll help you decide.

Why choose Champion Editing to edit your thesis?
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HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Our editors are postgraduate qualified. We know what it’s like to write a thesis.

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CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED

Your work will remain strictly confidential.

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PERSONAL SERVICE

You deal directly with the editor who has worked on your thesis. This saves time, money and ensures that you get the best possible feedback and service.

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NATIVE-ENGLISH SPEAKERS

English is the first language of all our editors.

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ESL SPECIALISTS

Our editors have experience with foreign students and living and working in non-English speaking countries. This provides us with a unique appreciation and insight into the challenges faced by ESL writers.

We will support you

Questions? Comments? Great, let’s talk. It is important to us that you can contact with an editor before, during and after the thesis editing/proofreading process. If you’re happy, we’re happy.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Your thesis will be reviewed to the highest quality. If you have any concerns following the return of your edited/proofread thesis, we will happily provide free revisions to the area of concern for as long as it takes for you to be 100% happy.

FAQ

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO EDIT MY THESIS?
We will edit your thesis as quickly as possible. We understand that you have a deadline and we will do our best to work with you to meet it. Ultimately, the turnaround time depends on the length of your thesis. Contact us for a no-obligation chat about your deadline requirements.
WILL YOU KEEP MY THESIS CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes. Confidentiality is very important to us and your thesis will be kept confidential. Unless otherwise requested, we will destroy our copy of your thesis seven days after completion.
WHAT FORMAT DOES MY THESIS NEED TO BE IN?
Your thesis needs to be in Microsoft Word. We will use the ‘Track Changes’ feature in Microsoft Word when editing/proofreading your document. If you don’t know how to use Track Changes, don’t worry. It’s simple and we’ll talk you through it.
CAN I CONTACT THE EDITOR BEFORE/DURING/AFTER THE EDITING PROCESS?
Yes, absolutely. This is one aspect that sets Champion Editing apart from many other online editing providers. You will have unlimited direct contact with the editor who is working on your thesis. However, It is important that you give us as much information as possible before we start editing. Once you receive the edited copy, we welcome any questions or comments you may have about the suggested edits.
DO YOU UNDERSTAND BRITISH/AMERICAN/AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH?
Yes. Our editors are native English speakers from New Zealand and have been exposed to, and have an excellent understanding of, British, America and Australian English. Just let us know which form of English you require for your thesis.
WHAT STYLE GUIDE DO YOU USE?
We can use any style guide you require. This may be a journal/university-specific style guide, or a guide such as APA style or The Chicago Manual of Style. If your style guide is not publicly available, please provide this when submitting your document.
WHAT COUNTRIES DO YOU EDIT THESES FROM?
Anywhere! Our service is available to anyone anywhere in the world. We are based in New Zealand and can work on your document while you sleep, depending on your time zone.
HOW DO I PAY?
We accept credit card and PayPal. Our New Zealand clients can also deposit payment directly into our bank account. Please see our payment page for more details.
WHEN DO I PAY?

You pay once the job is complete. Unlike many other online editing providers, we do not require an upfront payment.

We will edit your document within the agreed timeframe and then email you a preview of the edited version. At this point, you will pay us, and once payment is received, we will release the entire edited document to you. Champion Editing believes this is the fairest way to operate as it protects both you as the client, and us as the editing provider.

For large documents, such as theses, we may require a deposit before we begin editing. We will discuss this with you when your document is submitted.

DO YOU CHECK FOR PLAGIARISM?
No. We do not check for plagiarism. That responsibly is yours.
DO YOU CHECK FOR COPYRIGHT REQUIREMENTS?
No. We do not check for any copyright requirements. That responsibly is yours.
DO YOU FACT CHECK?
No, we are not responsible for the accuracy of the content of the document.
CAN YOU WRITE OR REWRITE MY DOCUMENT?
No. We do not write or rewrite portions of text; however, new approaches and/or ideas that we consider may enhance the document may be suggested.

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