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Tell us about your field of study, the context of your work, and anything else you want us to focus on. We will match you with an editor with the exact background needed to revise your thesis.

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Features of Our Thesis Editing Services

Thesis proofreading.

Thesis proofreading includes correction for:

• Word-order, sentence structure, and grammar
• Spelling and punctuation issues
• Improper use of units, symbols, numerals, and abbreviations
• Inconsistencies in formatting and terminology

We guarantee 100% language accuracy —your thesis will be free of objective language errors and adhere to all necessary requirements.

Revisions for Clarity & Flow

Wordvice's thesis editors enhance the style, clarity, and tone of your writing in the following ways:

• Improving vocabulary and ensuring a natural tone
• Removing informal and unacademic phrases
• Rephrasing to enhance structure, flow, and readability
• Providing feedback and comments to explain changes

Our editors also apply your preferred formatting style ( APA , MLA , Chicago , etc.)

Customer Service Guarantee

Our thesis editing services provide more than just professional editing. Students keep coming back to us for a variety of reasons:

• Editor expertise in your field of study
• Directly communicate with your editor
• Personalized feedback helps you become a better writer
• Choose your turnaround time (from 9 hours to 7 days)

You can ask your editor as many questions as you want via our editor messaging system. We know how important your deadline is and guarantee delivery of your edited thesis by the selected delivery time.

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Professional editing for your graduate or doctoral thesis, authors love our thesis editing services.

Thesis Editing Services Reviews

• Chen Xi "Will use Wordvice again" Wordvice saved my master's thesis! I was stressed out because I thought I couldn't get everything done before my deadline, but my editor was so fast and their comments guided me really well through the last phase of polishing my writing. It sounds much more academic now, and I learned a lot from the feedback my editor gave me. I will definitely use Wordvice again for my dissertation!
• Ronald Yates "Best dissertation editor EVER!" I submitted my dissertation to Wordvice before handing it in, and my editor Carla G. did such an amazing job - it was much more helpful than I had expected! She was very thorough and left many detailed suggestions in the manuscript that helped me immensely with organizing and strengthening my arguments. I got my dissertation back on time and felt very self-assured when I finally handed it in. Thank you for your very professional help.

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Academic editing.

A thorough edit for consistency of voice, tone, and organizational structure, as well as a first revision for language errors. Great for multi-author works and early drafts.

Academic Proofreading

A proofreading service for final drafts of journal articles, reports, letters, posters, conferences, papers, research, and more. We will review your work for spelling, grammar, or typographical errors and check your references and citations against a style guide.

Dissertation Editing

Get dissertation editing services from an academic editor with years of experience editing dissertations, theses, and academic papers. Our dedicated Dissertation Editing service ensures top-notch editing, style refinement, and adherence to guidelines, enhancing the professionalism of your academic writing. With a focus on swift turnaround times, meet your trusted partner for the best dissertation editing services.

Dissertation Proofreading

Your supervisor has finally given the green light, and now it's time for the ultimate stage of refinement: dissertation proofreading and formatting, all in accordance with your institution's exact requirements. This critical step in the process ensures that your academic masterpiece, whether it's a thesis or dissertation, reaches its pinnacle of perfection.

Structural Editing

Structural editing paves the way for better reader engagement and a smoother publishing process by ensuring that your manuscript's content is clearly organized and perfectly paced. This specialized Structural Editing service is ideal for early drafts, as your editor will combine a comprehensive structural edit with professional proofreading to remove language errors.

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You can submit your dissertation to your university with confidence after using AJE’s Professional Academic English Language Editing Service or Curie .

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Thesis Editing

AJE has helped hundreds of thousands of researchers worldwide improve the clarity and presentation of their research. We’ve edited over 1 million manuscripts, helping researchers get published in the world’s top journals including Nature and Science. We can support your thesis too.

Help your chances of publication

Our editing will ensure that your English language and meaning are clear. You won’t lose marks or be held back by grammar or other common mistakes. We make it quicker and easier for editors and reviewers to make a positive decision. We help you save time preparing to publish so you can focus on your research.

AJE is trusted by the most respected names in scientific publishing

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Sample edits.

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Standard Editing

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Download a sample to see what your manuscript will look like after Premium Editing. Notice the markings throughout the text and the comments in the margins. This example provides instances of edits to headings, grammar, and punctuation. It also features comments from a senior editor and Research Communication Partner.

Getting the best from your thesis

We will ensure that your academic thesis or dissertation reads clearly and is free from English language errors including grammar, jargon, and paragraph organization.

Your thesis is matched with an editor in your field

Our dissertation editing experts are experts/speakers with Native English proficiency with advanced degrees. Your paper will be matched with a subject-specific AJE editor who understands your research, ensuring the correct use of field-specific terminology.

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"I have used American Journal Experts four times for now. I am truly grateful to the editors and the research communication partners who have helped me to greatly improve the quality of the English writing of my papers. Among the manuscripts that I have asked AJE editors for editing help, two have been accepted and published on Energy Policy and World Development, respectively. I am confident that with the help of AJE I will be able to publish more efficiently in the future. Among the different types of services that AJE offers, I would especially like to recommend the Premium Editing service to fellow researchers, since it offers unlimited re-editing at no charge, which is truly convenient. Moreover, the Research Communication Partners are very helpful and responsive. They always reply to my queries in a very timely manner. I hope that more researchers will benefit from AJE as much as I do."

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PhD, Climate Policy Institute, Tsinghua University, Beijing City, China

"AJE combines the high level of professionalism with friendly and familiar conversation. The translations and edits of the text are duly explained in notes in the file and the editors are sure to maintain meaning and clarity. Clarifications and discussions on smaller or larger aspects of the work are quick, well argued and of a high standard. It is a money well-spent."

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Editor-in-Chief at Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia, Brazil

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Our editors have or are currently completing a Masters, PhD, MD, or nursing degree from one of the top research universities in the U.S. They are native English speakers with extensive research, publishing, and/or teaching experience in their field and must meet rigorous selection standards based on the quality of their writing.

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AJE will provide a certificate confirming that your paper was edited by AJE. Assuming that any changes we proposed are incorporated into the manuscript, the certificate guarantees that the English quality of your manuscript is appropriate for peer review. If your paper does not earn a certificate after one round of editing, we will be happy to work with you to improve the language until the paper qualifies for a certificate.

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AJE now supports direct editing of LaTeX files in all areas of study.

To submit a manuscript for editing directly in LaTeX:

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• Upload your LaTeX file in the document upload section of the process.
• Upload any related dependency files that we would need to compile your LaTeX file (e.g., figures, .sty, .cls, .bib, .pdf etc.) as reference files.

Please note: Only manuscripts written in English are eligible for direct editing in LaTeX. Changes will not be tracked within the edited LaTeX files themselves. If possible, we will generate a PDF of the file showing the changes that have been made to the .tex file. Please note that the provided PDF will show the LaTeX code along with the changes. If you wish to see your changes tracked within the same document, please convert your file to another format. To do this, save your .tex file as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file before submitting it for editing. In this case, we also ask that you include a compiled PDF of your manuscript (without code) that can be used as a reference.

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The completed manuscript you receive from AJE’s editing services is covered by our editing guarantee. We guarantee that if you are not satisfied with the editing of your manuscript or if a journal mentions English language errors, we will re-edit your document for free.

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For Standard Editing, material added to your paper after our editors work on your manuscript is not included in this guarantee. For this reason, we recommend that you send us your final draft when you order our services. If you need to add content or make substantial changes after receiving comments from the journal editor or reviewers, you may resubmit your paper for a discounted re-edit. Our Premium Editing service provides more robust editing support designed for customers seeking a greater degree of assistance with their manuscript. We will also continue to re-edit your document for free until it has been published.

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What is Thesis Editing?

Authors crystallize their ideas and research work in an academic document, known as a thesis. Writing a thesis has multiple objectives: achieving an educational qualification, securing funding, qualifying for a research program, etc. However, if the thesis does not have the required language quality or does not meet the submission guidelines, it may be outrightly rejected. To avoid such a situation, authors rely on thesis editing. 

What is thesis editing?

Thesis editing augments the overall quality of the thesis to improve the chances of its acceptance. It covers the following aspects. 

• Structure: A thesis consists of multiple components such as the literature review, a problem statement, table of contents, research methodology, conclusion, reference articles, etc. Thesis editing restructures the thesis for proper flow and clear demonstration.
• Format: The thesis editing process incorporates the mandatory formatting guidelines such as choosing the Times New Roman or Arial fonts as they are commonly accepted, ensuring line spacing of 1.5 for the text, using numerals for numbers between 1 and 10, hyphenating compound adjectives, left aligning the tables, and more.
• Style:  The thesis, based on the subject area, must comply with style guides. For instance, a thesis on medical research must be in line with the AMA (American Medical Association) style guide. Thesis editing refines the writing style to match it with specific style guides.
• Language:  Thesis editing improves the overall language quality and rectifies the errors in spellings, punctuations, and grammar. It also eliminates reiteration, ambiguity, bias, and redundancy. It polishes the language and refines it to highlight the essential elements of the thesis.
• Proofreading: This is the final step of thesis editing. The final draft is proofread to identify and eliminate errors in language, citation, hyperlinking, etc. Proofreading ensures the thesis is free from language errors and has all the necessary elements for successful submission.

What does a thesis editor do?

A thesis editor rectifies grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, improves syntax, ensures clarity and coherence in the text, and maintains the consistency of font, style, and format. In addition, the editor also checks if the thesis complies with the necessary style guides and submission protocols. Put simply; the editor makes the thesis ready for submission. 

What qualities must a thesis editor have?

• Editing experience: Authors must approach highly experienced editors for thesis editing. The experience enables the editors to easily align with the scope of the thesis and understand the extent of improvement needed to make it submission-ready.
• Quality assurance: An author should notice the difference in the overall quality of the thesis after editing. It is crucial to choose an editor who is sought-after for providing the best quality of thesis editing and making it ready for submission.
• Subject matter expertise: It is essential to choose a thesis editor possessing qualifications, experience, and in-depth knowledge about the authors’ subject area. For instance, an editor who is proficient in physics will not efficiently edit a thesis on biochemistry. Therefore, it is always viable to match the thesis with subject matter expertise to attain top-quality thesis editing.
• Timely delivery: Thesis submission timelines are very tight. The author must consider the editor’s ability to deliver within the established timelines before handing over the thesis for editing. No matter how well-edited the thesis may be, the delay in delivery will make the author miss the deadline for submission, defying the objective of writing the thesis.
• Adept with the necessary guidelines: The editor must be adept with the submission guidelines as thesis editing is not limited to only enhancing the language quality. It also includes aligning the thesis with the submission guidelines to avoid the chances of rejection.
• Attention to detail: Authors seek professional editing services to receive a thesis that is flawless and ready for submission. Therefore, the editor must be able to spot all the inconsistencies and most minor errors that disrupt the quality of the thesis.

Authors invest a lot of time and effort in writing the thesis. Therefore, they must not be entangled in the tedious process of thesis editing. It is always viable for authors to opt for professional thesis editing to receive;

• A thesis that has quality-rich language and is edited to match the style guides and submission guidelines.
• A thesis that includes constructive criticism from highly qualified and experienced experts on improving its clarity, conciseness, structure, and logical flow.
• A well-formatted thesis that is delivered on time.
• An option to track and review the changes so that the authors can decide upon whether or not to retain the changes as per their preferences.

Thesis editing is a critical and time-intensive process, but it helps the author establish a successful career when done by professionals. So, authors must choose the right thesis editing service to make a brilliant first impression on their faculty and superiors with a well-edited thesis.

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A PhD is the sum of years of research and writing. And as well as your final thesis, you may need to prepare a lot of papers during your studies. But whatever stage of your PhD you’re at, your written work needs to be clear and concise so you can make a strong argument. And this is where  proofreading  can help. So to give yourself the best chance of success, try our expert PhD editing services today.

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Top 10 Dissertation Editing Services Reviewed

G iven the importance of presenting research with precision and adherence to academic standards, dissertation editing services play an essential role in the preparation process. These services are not only pivotal in rectifying grammatical errors and formatting inconsistencies but also in ensuring that the argumentation and evidence presented adhere to the highest standards of academic discourse.

This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the top 10 dissertation editing services, carefully selected based on their credibility, the breadth of services offered, and their significant contributions to enhancing scholarly work.

Our analysis is particularly focused on services that offer substantial support to academics in refining the clarity, coherence, and academic rigor of their dissertations, ensuring that their scholarly contributions are communicated effectively and are in strict compliance with institutional guidelines and disciplinary expectations.

In assessing the top dissertation editing services, several criteria were paramount in our evaluation process:

• Quality of Editing: This encompasses a review of sample edited text to enhance academic language, improve sentence structure, and ensure clarity of argumentation. High-quality editing goes beyond simple proofreading to include critical feedback on the coherence and flow of the dissertation, suggesting improvements that can significantly elevate the scholarly work's impact.
• Ability to Select Editor: Services that allow clients to choose an editor based on their specific academic discipline or editing needs scored highly in our assessment. This personalization ensures that the editor is well-versed in the subject matter, familiar with the specific jargon and methodologies of the field, and capable of providing insights that are both valuable and relevant to the dissertation's subject area.
• Expertise: We prioritized services offering a wide array of expertise, covering various academic fields from the sciences to the humanities. This guarantees that scholars will be able to find services that comprehend the subtleties of their particular field of study, while also offering a rich background of knowledge and experience in the academic writing conventions unique to their discipline.
• Pricing: In evaluating the cost of editing services, our focus was squarely on how each service's pricing compares to its competitors, prioritizing affordability. We assessed services based on their overall cost relative to other options in the market, highlighting those that provide the best value.

By focusing on these criteria, this guide aims to assist academics in making informed choices about the editing services they engage with, ultimately contributing to the elevation of their scholarly work.

Our goal is to ensure that the selected dissertation editing services not only meet but exceed the expectations of the academic community, providing a valuable resource that enhances the quality and integrity of scholarly research.

With that said, here is our top 10 list of dissertation editing services:

ServiceScape

https://www.servicescape.com/editing-proofreading/dissertation-editing-proofreading

ServiceScape stands out in the crowded field of academic editing services by offering a unique and highly customizable experience for doctoral candidates seeking to refine their dissertations. With an extensive network of professional editors spanning 25 academic subjects and providing over 15 style formatting options, ServiceScape caters to a large range of research needs and academic goals.

Their platform enables clients to select their own editor, ensuring a perfect match between the dissertation's subject matter and the editor's expertise. This level of personalization is instrumental in achieving a final product that is not only grammatically and stylistically polished but also deeply attuned to the nuances of the academic discipline.

Upon submitting a sample document for editing, we found the quality of editing to be good, reflecting a strong command over academic language and an in-depth understanding of the specific formatting and citation styles required.

The editor's corrections were thoughtful and constructive, focusing not just on surface-level errors but also on enhancing the clarity, flow, and argumentative strength of the writing. Feedback was provided in a manner that was insightful and actionable, making it easy to incorporate the suggested changes.

ServiceScape's pricing model adds to its appeal, offering flexibility to choose editors who can work within a range of budgets without compromising on the quality of the editing service. This affordability, coupled with the ability to choose an editor based on specific needs and the vast range of expertise available, makes ServiceScape an attractive option for doctoral students looking to polish their dissertations to perfection.

Overall Verdict:

• Quality of Editing: Good - Demonstrates a high level of attention to both language and content, significantly enhancing the manuscript's quality.
• Ability to Select Editor: Yes - Offers the flexibility to choose from a wide range of editors based on their expertise and client reviews.
• Expertise : Large Range - Covers a broad spectrum of academic subjects, providing specialized editing for a wide variety of research areas.
• Pricing: $$ - Offers competitive pricing, allowing clients to select editors within their budget while ensuring high-quality editing services.

Dissertation by Design

https://dissertationbydesign.com/dissertation-editing-services/

Dissertation by Design offers a comprehensive suite of editing services tailored for doctoral candidates across a wide array of disciplines. They promise professional editing, personalized assistance, and a risk-free satisfaction guarantee, positioning themselves as a committed ally in the dissertation process. Their services, including APA editing, developmental editing, and proofreading, aim to elevate academic work to meet the exacting standards of doctoral committees.

Upon evaluation, the service demonstrated a mixed performance. While APA editing ensured adherence to formatting guidelines, it fell short in content enhancement and structural refinement. Developmental editing provided insights, yet occasionally lacked the depth expected in scholarly work.

The absence of an option to choose an editor tailored to the dissertation's subject matter is a noted limitation, despite the competitive pricing and the experienced editorial team's promise of flexible turnaround times. This suggests that while Dissertation by Design capably addresses technical aspects of editing, its ability to deepen the academic value of a dissertation may vary.

• Quality of Editing: Adequate - Competent in technical corrections but may lack depth in substantive feedback.
• Ability to Select Editor: No - The service does not offer the option to select an editor, which could impact the match of expertise to the dissertation's subject.
• Expertise: Medium Range - While covering a broad spectrum, the depth of expertise in specialized areas might not fully meet the expectations for highly specialized subjects.
• Pricing: $$$ - Pricing is moderate, suggesting a balance between quality and cost, but specifics would depend on the exact nature of the editing service required.

Capstone Editing

https://www.capstoneediting.com/thesis-editing

Capstone Editing emerges as a supportive resource for doctoral candidates navigating the complex final stages of their dissertation journey. The service promises expert editing skills combined with a deep understanding of the academic stakes, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes dissertation editing, proofreading, and ensuring adherence to international publication standards. Capstone Editing is dedicated to refining academic work to meet the rigorous demands of scholarly examination, with attention to language, style, referencing, and formatting.

Upon submitting a sample for editing, our engagement with Capstone Editing revealed strengths and weaknesses. The service proficiently managed the technical aspects of editing—such as grammar, punctuation, and formatting—meeting the basic standards expected in academic writing.

However, the editing process felt somewhat superficial, lacking the in-depth critique and substantive feedback necessary to elevate a scholarly work significantly. The absence of an option to select an editor with specific expertise or academic background was a notable gap, potentially limiting the customization and depth of the editing experience.

While Capstone Editing claims to cover a wide array of academic disciplines, their approach seems more generalized than specialized. This broad focus suggests a versatility in handling diverse subjects but possibly at the expense of depth in any single area of study. The service's pricing, which appears to be at the premium end of the spectrum, positions Capstone Editing as a high-end provider. This premium pricing raises expectations for an exceptional level of service that not only meets but transcends basic editing to genuinely transform academic writing.

• Quality of Editing: Adequate - Sufficient for basic proofreading but lacks depth in developmental feedback.
• Ability to Select Editor: No - Lacks the option for clients to select their editor, which could enhance the matching of academic expertise to the dissertation's subject matter.
• Expertise: Medium Range - Indicates a broad but not deeply specialized knowledge base across academic disciplines.
• Pricing: $$$$ - Suggests a premium pricing model that may not align with the perceived value of the editing received.

Editor World

https://www.editorworld.com/dissertation-editing-services

Editor World positions itself as a critical ally for doctoral candidates. With a promise of a roster of experienced editors across various academic disciplines, the service offers hope for students seeking to refine their dissertations to perfection.

The unique selling proposition of Editor World is the ability for clients to choose their editor, a feature that ostensibly allows for a more personalized editing experience. This element of choice aims to connect dissertation writers with editors who not only have the requisite language skills but also a deeper understanding of the subject matter at hand.

Upon engaging with Editor World for a project, the experience yielded mixed feelings. The process of selecting an editor was straightforward, with transparent profiles showcasing each editor's qualifications and areas of expertise. However, the editing outcome itself hovered around the “adequate” mark.

While basic grammatical and spelling errors were adeptly corrected, and the document was returned with a cleaner flow, the service seemed to skim the surface, missing opportunities to deeply engage with the content to enhance argumentative depth or offer substantial feedback on complex academic constructs. The editing did improve readability but did not significantly elevate the scholarly impact of the work as might have been expected.

Editor World's expertise, as presented through their editor profiles, spans a medium range, suggesting a general capability to handle a variety of academic disciplines. The pricing, which is structured based on turnaround time and word count, offers some flexibility, potentially placing it in a mid-tier range depending on the specifics of the project. Despite these offerings, the overall experience left room for improvement, particularly for doctoral candidates seeking transformative edits that go beyond surface-level corrections.

• Quality of Editing: Adequate - Adequate for addressing basic language and formatting issues, but falls short in providing deep, substantive feedback.
• Ability to Select Editor: Yes - Offers the opportunity to choose an editor based on specific needs and expertise.
• Expertise: Medium Range - There's a solid coverage of subjects, including psychology, education, political science, and law.
• Pricing: $$$ - Reflects a balance between service quality and cost, with flexibility based on project urgency and length.

https://edit911.com/dissertation-editing/

Edit911 promises not only meticulous attention to grammatical precision but also a deep engagement with the content to enhance clarity, argumentation, and overall coherence. The service emphasizes its team of published PhD editors who bring their academic rigor and expertise to the table, ensuring that dissertations not only meet but exceed the scholarly standards expected by dissertation committees. The allure of Edit911 is further heightened by their 100% satisfaction guarantee and their stellar A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, suggesting a level of service that is both reputable and reliable.

Upon submitting a sample for editing, the feedback and alterations provided were good, reflecting a high standard of grammatical and stylistic corrections alongside thoughtful considerations on structure and content clarity. The editing process seemed to illuminate the document’s strengths while carefully addressing its weaknesses, resulting in a polished and academically robust piece of work.

However, the absence of an option to select a specific editor meant giving up control over matching the project with an editor whose expertise directly aligns with the dissertation's subject matter, potentially missing out on nuanced insights specific to the field of study.

The breadth of expertise Edit911 claims to offer spans a medium range, with a particular focus on achieving stylistic and formatting excellence across various academic disciplines. Pricing is competitive, structured to reflect the comprehensive nature of the service provided. Despite these strengths, the inability to choose one's editor could be seen as a limitation, particularly for those seeking a highly specialized review of their work.

• Quality of Editing: Good - The editing service competently addresses a wide range of issues from basic grammar to complex structural considerations.
• Ability to Select Editor: No - The service does not offer clients the ability to select their editor, which might limit personalized academic alignment.
• Expertise: Medium Range - While boasting a team of PhD editors, the range of specialized expertise may not cover all niche academic areas deeply.
• Pricing: $$$ - Suggests a mid-tier pricing strategy that balances quality editing services with cost-efficiency.

Polished Paper

https://polishedpaper.com/dissertation-editing

Polished Paper positions itself as a comprehensive dissertation editing service, aimed at refining academic manuscripts to meet the stringent standards expected by review committees. The promise of delivering a dissertation free from grammatical, stylistic, and formatting errors is at the heart of Polished Paper's service offering.

Their commitment to ensuring academic work is presented in the best possible light is underscored by their attention to detail in aspects such as grammar, punctuation, word choice, and adherence to university-specific academic styles. This holistic approach to dissertation editing is designed to provide peace of mind to doctoral candidates, ensuring their years of hard work are accurately and professionally represented.

Upon submitting a document for editing, the outcome was unfortunately characterized as poor. While the service claims to offer thorough corrections across a wide range of academic disciplines and formatting styles, the editing provided fell short of expectations. The document returned with several overlooked grammatical errors and inconsistencies in citation formatting, which are critical elements in dissertation writing.

Additionally, the feedback on enhancing wording and phrasing lacked depth, offering minimal suggestions for improving the academic tone or clarity of the manuscript. The absence of an option to select a specific editor based on subject matter expertise further compounded the issue, leading to a potential mismatch between the sample’s content and the editor's proficiency.

Despite Polished Paper's large range of expertise and competitive pricing, the editing service did not fully meet the requirements for a high-quality academic edit. The lack of personalized editor selection and the oversight of critical errors in the editing process suggest a gap between the service's promises and its delivery.

• Quality of Editing: Mediocre - Failed to adequately address grammatical errors and citation inconsistencies.
• Ability to Select Editor: No - Does not offer the option to select an editor based on specific academic needs.
• Expertise: Large Range - Covers a wide spectrum of disciplines including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and applied sciences.
• Pricing: $$ - Competitive pricing that, while affordable, does not compensate for the deficiencies in editing quality.

https://www.kibin.com/academic-editing-proofreading

Kibin positions itself as a leading destination for academic editing and proofreading, offering a comprehensive service model that goes beyond mere surface corrections. Emphasizing clarity, flow, and overall presentation, Kibin aspires to be the essential academic partner for researchers and students aiming to refine their dissertations, theses, and manuscripts.

Their service is appealing, with a focus on meticulous detail, adherence to various English academic standards, and thorough reviews of citations and references to ensure that academic works are primed for submission.

Upon engaging Kibin for an editing project, the outcomes were mixed. The service proficiently addressed grammatical and punctuation errors, enhancing the document's readability. However, it fell short in delivering the expected depth in areas fundamental to scholarly writing.

The feedback provided little in the way of suggestions for bolstering the argumentative framework, deepening analytical insight, or enriching the scholarly tone. Consequently, the manuscript, while smoother on the surface, lacked substantive improvements in academic rigor. This discrepancy between the promise of a comprehensive edit and the reality of predominantly cosmetic enhancements was notable.

One of Kibin's features is the ability to select an editor. Yet, at the time of this review, the options were limited to only six editors, which is less than other competitors who offer similar editor selection capabilities. The limited pool of only six editors may restrict the service’s ability to match manuscript requirements with editorial expertise closely.

The pricing model of Kibin, which is based on word count and desired turnaround time, positions it as a mid-market option. This transparent approach to pricing is commendable; however, considering the sample sub optimal outcome, clients might question whether the investment adequately reflects the value received, especially in light of the service's limitations in delivering deep, critical academic feedback.

• Quality of Editing: Adequate - Efficiently corrects surface errors but lacks in providing the essential, in-depth academic feedback needed for scholarly enhancement.
• Ability to Select Editor: Yes – Although the option exists, there is a limited selection.
• Expertise: Medium Range - Kibin's editorial team, albeit small, spans a broad academic spectrum. However, the depth of specialization necessary for more niche or complex subjects may not be adequately met.
• Pricing: $$$ - Occupies a middle-ground in the pricing spectrum, which may lead clients to evaluate the cost-benefit ratio critically, especially when the editing service results in mostly cosmetic improvements.

https://www.gramlee.com/dissertation-editing-services/

Gramlee markets itself as a comprehensive dissertation editing service, promising to elevate the quality of academic research to meet and surpass the stringent demands of doctoral committees. With a focus on creating dissertations that not only showcase rigorous research but also tell a compelling academic narrative, Gramlee seeks to differentiate itself by emphasizing the storytelling aspect of scholarly writing.

Their services are designed to enhance dissertations with a healthy mix of research and engaging narrative, aiming to make each submission not just acceptable but a pleasure to read. This approach suggests a deep understanding of the academic process and the importance of presenting research in a manner that resonates with both academic peers and broader audiences.

Upon engaging Gramlee for an editing project, the service provided was good, achieving a balance between grammatical precision and narrative enhancement. The editing process appeared to pay careful attention to the structural and stylistic elements that make academic writing both clear and engaging.

Corrections and suggestions were made with an eye towards improving the overall flow and readability of the dissertation, ensuring that the research presented was both rigorous and accessible. However, despite the good quality of editing, the service did not offer the option to select a specific editor, which could have added an extra layer of personalization and expertise alignment, especially for dissertations requiring specialized knowledge.

Gramlee's expertise, while presented as comprehensive, seems to fall within a medium range, capable of handling a wide array of subjects but perhaps lacking in deep specialization across more niche academic fields. Gramlee's competitive and transparent pricing positions it as a viable option. However, the lack of ability to choose an editor and the potential for variability in specialization may prompt some to weigh the overall value of the service against their specific academic needs.

• Quality of Editing: Good - Successfully addresses both the technical and narrative aspects of dissertation editing.
• Ability to Select Editor: No - Lacks the feature to choose an editor based on specific research requirements or academic discipline.
• Expertise: Medium Range - Offers a broad spectrum of academic editing capabilities, though the depth of expertise in specialized areas could be improved.
• Pricing: $$$ - Indicates a moderate pricing structure that reflects the quality of service provided.

True Editors

https://www.trueeditors.com/academic/dissertation-editing-proofreading

True Editors aims to be a pivotal service for doctoral candidates and academics seeking to refine their dissertations and academic manuscripts. With a promise of delivering content that is not only grammatically impeccable but also polished to adhere to the preferred academic style of the university, their service is designed to cater to a wide spectrum of academic needs.

This approach is intended to ensure that dissertations are not just free from errors but are also presented in a manner that enhances readability and conforms to the stringent academic standards required for such high-level academic work.

Upon engaging True Editors for an editing project, the experience yielded a decent outcome. While the service professes to address a comprehensive range of errors—from grammatical to formatting inconsistencies—the editing provided seemed to fall short of a thorough academic scrutiny.

The document returned did show improvements in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, but deeper issues related to the structure, argumentation, and critical engagement with the subject matter appeared to be lightly touched or overlooked. This level of editing may suffice for early drafts but may not meet the expectations of doctoral candidates looking for in-depth analysis and feedback on their work.

True Editors boasts a large range of expertise and promises an affordable pricing model, yet the absence of an option to select a specific editor based on subject matter expertise is a notable limitation. For academic works as complex and varied as dissertations, the matching of editor expertise to the dissertation's field can significantly impact the quality of the editing process.

• Quality of Editing: Adequate - The service corrects surface-level errors but lacks in-depth academic engagement.
• Ability to Select Editor: No - The service does not offer the possibility to choose an editor, potentially limiting the match between the dissertation's subject and the editor's expertise.
• Expertise: Large Range - A wide spectrum of academic disciplines. Their editors include engineers, research scholars, journal peer reviewers, and physicians.
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School of Visual Arts MFA Thesis Exhibitions Feature Work by 61 Artists

Emily Taylor Rice (CFA’21,’24) (foreground) and Delaney Burns (CFA’24), both grad students in the College of Fine Arts Print Media & Photography program, working on their respective thesis projects ahead of the School of Visual Arts graduate thesis exhibitions.

Five shows by graduating students in painting, graphic design, sculpture, print media and photography, and visual narrative on view on and off campus through April 20

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As the academic year draws to a close and commencement season approaches, there’s no shortage of reasons to celebrate at the College of Fine Arts. Not only does 2024 mark the school’s 70th birthday— CFA was founded as the School of Fine and Applied Arts in 1954 —but it’s also a year of exciting firsts for the School of Visual Arts and its five Master of Fine Arts programs: painting, sculpture, print media and photography, visual narrative, and graphic design. 

This year marks the first that the print media and photography and the visual narrative MFA programs, both launched in 2022, will graduate a class. The 2024 exhibitions also mark the largest cohort to date—61 graduating MFA students—in the school’s history. And for the first time, this year’s shows include an off-campus venue: the sculpture exhibition is being shown at 1270 Commonwealth Ave., where what was once a CVS pharmacy has been transformed into a pop-up art gallery. 

All of the exhibitions, on view through April 20, are free and open to the public. Collectively, they offer a sense of the breadth and depth of work being done by MFA students across a range of mediums. For those who cannot make it to all five of this year’s shows, we’ve pulled together some works from each program for your viewing pleasure. But remember: there’s plenty more to see in person.

The visual arts are often compared to a written language, notes Josephine Halvorson , a CFA professor of art, painting, and chair of graduate studies in painting, in the 2024 painting thesis exhibition catalog. “Reading, literacy, and lexicons are terms we frequently cite in critique,” she writes. “Students [have turned] to language, either materially or analogically, to help them navigate meaning in their work.”

James Gold, Mosaic Excavation with Carpets . Egg tempera, India ink, acrylic gouache, and pigmented gesso on panel.

Abbi Kenny, Atlantic Cranberry Sauce (courtesy of Weight Watchers) . Acrylic, molding paste, acrylic gouache, black pepper, glitter, glass beads, muscovite mica, glass flakes, and yupo collage on canvas.

Some works in this year’s exhibition speak plainly, relying on a strong instinct toward realism and representation. James Gold (CFA’24) imbues his canvases with a photographer’s sense of discovery: his subjects—ancient tapestries, mosaics, and scrolls—are rendered so as to capture every detail and texture.

Paintings by Abigail Kenny (CFA’24) share Gold’s photorealistic sensibility, but her concerns are more outlandish, less rarefied. Vivid-hued reproductions of illustrated recipe cards, from Kenny’s own family collection, comment on Andy Warhol’s iconic soup cans from the early 1960s.

Ellen Weitkamp, Remembering 75 East Cove Lane . Oil on panel.

Cody Bluett, Where Are the Sleeping Fish . Oil and spray paint on canvas, wood carving on frame.

Yingxue Daisy Li, Tunnel. Oil and charcoal on canvas.

Ellen Weitkamp (CFA’24) and Cody Bluett (CFA’24) suffuse their paintings with a more surreal and symbolic language, more poetry than prose. Weitkamp’s works suggest the haziness of recalled memories, depicting domestic scenes through the glass of a storefront or the gauze of a curtain. Bluett is also concerned with memory; drawing from his background in working-class Pennsylvania, his scenes are nostalgic for the bucolic landscapes enjoyed by what he describes as “the proletariat during moments of respite, repetition, and reminiscence.”

Visual language dissolves into whispers and murmurs in paintings by Yinxue Daisy Li (CFA’24). Her abstract landscape works hover on the outer edges of representation, the result of a process of erasing and redrawing that transforms an idyllic outdoor scene into gesture, space, light, and shadow.

The MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition is at the Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 855 Commonwealth Ave., through Saturday, April 20. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm.

Graphic Design

The theme for this year’s graphic design thesis show, Side B , refers to the flip side of a record, and “a willingness to defy expectations, explore uncommon tools, and present a multifaceted expression of craft,” write thesis advisors Christopher Sleboda , a CFA associate professor of graphic design, and Kristen Coogan , a CFA associate professor of graphic design and chair of the MFA graphic design program, in the catalog for the show. 

For her thesis project, Between Waves , Bella Tuo (CFA’24) literally crowdsourced a new font. Over the course of a day, she encouraged strangers to contribute a hand-drawn line, curve, or serif until each letter of the alphabet was complete .

Bella Tuo, Between Waves project feat. Rainbow Hui. Digital media.

Arjun Lakshmanan, The Grand Tour-50 Iterations. Digital media.

Arjun Lakshmanan (CFA’24) was inspired by a NASA mock travel poster that imagined interplanetary tourism. With the same retro futuristic style, he produced a series of 50 similar postcards that emphasized three-dimensionality and warped perception. 

Lindsay Towle (CFA’24), whose design sensibility is informed by the graphic imprint of basketball and other facets of urban street culture, devised new aesthetic associations that make room for visual subcultures within the dominant narrative. A poster of her thesis concept, Backcourt , mixes graffiti lettering, a hallmark of elements of street culture, with classic typography and handwritten elements.

Lindsay Towle, The Backcourt . Digital media.

Carolina Izsák, Masking Tape Proportionality . Belgian linen.

Dhwani Garg, Firki typeface. Digital media.

“The relationships between structure and emotion, constraints and freedom, and a set of parts and pieces to create a whole have always been part of my practice as a designer,” Carolina Izsák (CFA’24) writes. Bursting with color and built to foster interaction and joy, Izsák’s thesis project—which includes prints she has laid onto fabric and wooden blocks—emphasizes playfulness and versatility.

Firki , a typeface created by Dhwani Garg (CFA’24), considers the scalability of typography in a new way. The font uses negative space to construct each figure, an inversion of the simple and expected formula used since the dawn of typesetting. 

The MFA Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition is at the 808 Gallery, 808 Commonwealth Ave., through Saturday, April 20. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm.

Visual Narrative

The first graduating class of the MFA visual narrative program has created a collection of work that runs the storytelling gamut, crafting work that’s “humorous, poignant, and thought-provoking,” writes Joel Christian Gill , a CFA associate professor of art and chair of the visual narrative program. 

Sadie Saunders (CFA’24) and Ella Scheuerell (CFA’24) both opted to create graphic memoirs, and although their methodologies differ (Saunders uses digital drawing while Scheuerell relies on collage and mixed media), their stories are grounded in their experiences as young artists coming of age in the pandemic era. Scheuerell introduces readers to her uncle, whose art she discovered among his effects after his death by suicide. As she comes to terms with his loss, the drawings and his invisible presence keep her company. Saunders’ work reads more like a memoir-slash-sitcom, a self-deprecating tour of her barista job and the cast of characters who challenge her to find her voice. 

Sadie Saunders, pages from Spilled Milk and Other Reasons to Cry at Work . Digital drawing.

Ella Scheurell, Heavy Shoes , Colored pencil, watercolor sharpie on paper.

Avanji Vaze, page from Vrindavan House . Digital drawing.

Works by Avanji Vaze (CFA’24), Sandeep Badal (CFA’24), and Ariel Cheng Kohane (COM’22, CFA’24) have created stories that revel in invented universes and complex plotlines. Vaze’s graphic novel combines a Utopian fairytale (where Earth is run by a species of benevolent mushrooms) and MTV’s The Real World , centering a lovable-but-dysfunctional crew of artist roommates as her main cast. Badal’s thesis work is a comic within a comic; his protagonist, a graphic novelist, shares the stage with his own invented character, a trans-femme superhero who begins to feel like the world is treating her like a villain. And Cheng Kohane’s world is a reimagination of classic Western flicks, but populated by a cast of Asian and Jewish characters to match her own blended heritage.

Ariel Kohane, page from Hai Noon . Digital drawing.

Sandeep Badal, two-page spread from Phantom in a Jar . Digital drawing.

Lafleche Giasson, two-page spread from New Leaves on the Tree: How Intergenerational Trauma Affects Inheritable Gene Expression . Digital drawing.

For her thesis, Lafleche Giasson (CFA’24) chose an unconventional narrative, opting to blend her research on complex post-traumatic stress disorder with digital illustrations to create a comprehensive visual guide to the diagnosis.

The MFA Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition is at the Commonwealth Gallery, 855 Commonwealth Ave., through Saturday, April 20. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. Students will present their thesis work on Wednesday, April 10, and Friday, April 12, from 3 to 5 pm at the Howard Thurman Center, 808 Commonwealth Ave.

Print Media & Photography

This year’s graduates of the print media and photography MFA program have created work that “disrupt[s] the viewer’s sense of the familiar and, in turn, prompt[s] more questions than answers,” write thesis advisors Lynne Allen , a CFA professor of art, printmaking, Toni Pepe , a CFA assistant professor of art and chair of photography, and Deborah Cornell , a CFA professor of art and chair of printmaking, in the show’s catalog. The four graduates whose work is in the thesis show have subverted the expected with their thesis work, in the process highlighting a core principle of printmaking: that it’s a medium of endless possibilities.

The photographs of Sofia Barroso (CFA’24) have been processed to the point of distortion, incorporating fabric, paper, thread, paint, and processes like cyanotype and silkscreen printing.

Sofia Barroso, Exploration of Possibilities . Cyanotype on fabric.

Julianne Dao, Walking Shadows . Collagraph, Chiné-colle archival inkjet print.

Julianne Dao (CFA’24) creates prints that play with negative space; each of her prints began with an object from nature, which she then processed through woodcut, embossing, and other techniques to create a bold design full of light and shadow.

Emily Taylor Rice (CFA’21,’24) and Delaney Burns (CFA’24) injected messages of social activism into their works: Rice creates prints that reflect the emotional turmoil of substance use disorders, using found textiles and colored pigments to reflect the chaos of alcohol dependence and utilizing embossing techniques to replicate emotional scars and ripped-and-torn sections to represent a process of deconstruction and rebirth. 

Emily Taylor Rice, Standing Smack in the Middle of the Truth About Myself . Silkscreen on found fabric.

Delaney Burns, One In Four. Screenprint on tea bags with peacock flower seeds and birth control pamphlets.

Burns incorporates items from all aspects of her life—plants from her mother’s garden; diary entries, notes, and cards written by women in her family; birth control pamphlets; and used teabags—to draw attention to what she says are the unseen, misunderstood, and taken-for-granted experiences of women. Techniques such as bookbinding and wood carving mirror domestic tasks, imbuing her process with a metaphysical interaction with traditional gender roles.

The MFA Print Media & Photography Thesis Exhibition is at the 808 Gallery, 808 Comm Ave., through Saturday, April 20. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm.

The pieces in the MFA sculpture exhibition may have little in common visually, writes David Snyder , a CFA assistant professor of sculpture and chair of graduate studies in sculpture, “but what they have built together is…a conversation, a culture, a language, a heart.”

The works by the five students included in this year’s show respond to one another, playing on unconventional uses of space.

Yolanda He Yang, section of Sand Floor and Two Holes to the Basement and Happenings on the Wall. Piano strings, sand, LED spotlight and motor, glass, projector, wood, plastic sheet, mylar, telephone wires, marble.

Helena Abdelnasser, I think it’s dying. Wood, hinges, screws, white paint, soil, grass seeds, plastic bag, water, unfired clay, baby monitor.

In one area, a section of a piece by Yolanda He Yang (MET’21, CFA’24) shares room with a pillar constructed by Helena Abdelnasser (CFA’24). Yang’s sprawling narrative installations include materials that evoke personal significance, and the artist has painstakingly cataloged the origins of each object. The result: an annotated roadmap of a memory. Looming nearby is one of Abdelnasser’s sculptures: an obelisk made of whitewashed picket fences planted in a patch of earth—an untouchable idealization. In one corner of the work, blurred by decay and dirt, is a reproduction of a dead bird—a gruesome reality.

Alyssa Grey (CFA’24) is fascinated by the relationship between art and its modes of display—walk past one of her entries and a motion-sensing camera will project you onto a small television mounted on a plywood pedestal. Mae-Chu Lin O’Connell (CFA’24) injects a self-deprecating, almost paranoiac sensibility in each of her works, making liberal use of claustrophobia, clutter, sensory discomfort, and haphazardness in her installations and videos. Boxmaker , a scattered assemblage of objects in the shadow of an assembled piece of box furniture, brims with frustration, while her videos create an eerie sound collage out of the banal act of eating.

Alyssa Grey, HomeVideos . Wood, roof sealant, plywood, TV, electrical cords, camouflage duct tape, DC motor, camera.

Mae-Chu Lin O’Connell , Boxmaker (How to build a 36-drawer Wunderkabinett in a week) . Plywood, brass knobs, casters, wood screws, wood glue, epoxy, screws, nails, wood putty, and various objects.

Liam Coughlin, r/decks . OSB, dimensional lumber, towels, salvaged floor boards, adhesives and fasteners, plastic bags, garbage bags, Gatorade bottle full of spit, PEZ dispenser, sawhorses, sawdust.

Meanwhile, Liam Coughlin’s work addresses the sociopolitical landscape of the suburbs. Coughlin (CFA’24) encases trash—plastic bags and bottles, Halloween pumpkins, fast food cups—in plywood prisons to replicate “growing up in a homogenized, hermetically sealed, village-like culture of a small New England town.” 

The MFA Sculpture Thesis Exhibition is at 1270 Commonwealth Ave., through Saturday, April 20. Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 11 am to 5 pm, and Mondays and Thursdays by appointment.

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Good academic writing is concise—it doesn’t use more words than necessary to make a point. If one or two words can take the place of several, choose the shorter option.

In the year of 2018, the researchers interviewed a total of 75 individuals in order to better understand the concept of platform-based work.

Acronyms as sentence starts

Academic style / Conventions / Abbreviations

An acronym should not start a sentence, as this is typically considered too informal. Either revise the sentence so that the acronym no longer comes first, or spell out the full term.

NGOs Non-governmental organizations provided their input during the planning phase.

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The text has a logical beginning, middle, and end.

Feedback editor: Your paper has a clear trajectory with a beginning, middle, and end. You’ve done an excellent job of exploring your thesis that democracy always leads to demagogy. Nice work!

The argumentation makes sense.

Feedback editor: You talk about 50 people who disagree with the current political situation, but you do not specify the sources that substantiate this claim. I also recommend that you look at your statement that democracy is the best form of government. The question here is “According to whom?” If this is your own opinion, you need to make that clearer.

The information is presented in a logical order.

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The information seems valid and reliable based on the argumentation.

The text does not contain any unintentionally contradictory information or arguments.

Feedback editor: In Section 4.1, you state that no respondents were satisfied with the current situation. However, in your conclusion, you say that three respondents had no opinion. Be sure to reconcile these points or make corrections if necessary.

No information that is relevant for further understanding of the text seems to be missing.

The examples used are relevant.

Feedback editor: Yes, absolutely. However, you have included more than enough examples to make your point. In the comments, I've highlighted examples that you might consider deleting to keep your paper focused and concise.

You take into account that the reader might not know everything about this topic.

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Clarity: Checklist Text Clarity

The subject of the document is clear.

The purpose of the document is clear.

Feedback editor: Your goal is clear in principle, but only after reading the entire text. I recommend making this clearer earlier on. You can do so by explaining the factors that led you to form your hypothesis that democracy always leads to demagogy in the Introduction chapter.

The most important question to be answered in the document is clear.

Feedback editor: Although I understand what you want to say, you have not specifically stated what the final conclusion of your text is. You should therefore take a careful look at my comment on page 54.

The answer to the above question, namely the conclusion, is clear.

The methods used to arrive at this answer are clear.

Terms are explained in a clear and precise manner.

Feedback editor: Yes. However, note that “macropartisanship" and “deterritorialization” need to be explained earlier, as I mentioned in the text logic checklist.

Further important information, such as the study’s limitations and recommendations, is described clearly.

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