Got Proof?

About

Are you striving to produce a written work that will leave your readership awed and amazed?

A really polished piece of writing is often a product of many hands and many eyes. Hiring a professional editor or proofreader will ensure that the end result is succinct and error-free, and give you the edge in professional spheres.

We specialise in academic and scientific editing and proofreading. We can help you prepare journal articles, grant applications, book chapters or theses for submission. Got Proof? adheres to the Australian Standards for Editing Practice as set by the Institute of Professional Editors Limited.

Editing involves an in-depth content and line editing process in order to achieve maximum clarity and flow. We suggest improvements for:

o style, tone and voice

o word choices

o spelling

o grammar (syntax and semantics)

o punctuation

o sentence and paragraph structure

o correct use of tenses and subject /verb agreements

o modifying run-on or fragmented sentences

o ensuring consistency between text and accompanying data.

Submit your manuscript for proofreading and we will ensure that your document contains correct:

o spelling

o grammar (syntax and semantics)

o punctuation

o formatting (as per journal or institution guidelines).

HOW IT WORKS

Email us directly or via our online contact page with the following project details:

> the word count of your report or manuscript

> an outline of services required from Got Proof? (eg. copyediting/proofreading, or both)

> the intended purpose of the manuscript (eg. scientific journal article, technical document, resume).

A timely reply is important to us. You will receive a quote shortly after submitting your project brief.

Got Proof? also offers hard copy proofreading. We use British Standards Institution (BSI) proofreading symbols (2005 version).