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Your Writing, Expertly Edited

Get your work meticulously edited and proofread by PhD-qualified academic writing specialists, who know exactly what markers want .

Your All-In-One Solution

While many providers charge for editing and proofreading separately, our service includes both . This means we’ll take care of the following:

• Fix typos, misspellings, punctuation issues and ensure consistency of your spelling format (e.g., UK or US English).
• Undertake light rewriting of poorly presented sentences, to improve readability and ease of understanding. If substantial rewriting is needed, we’ll provide suggestions.
• Highlight areas where clarification and additional explanation are needed.
• Ensure that your in-text references are in the correct style, formatted correctly and are included in the end-text reference list.
• Ensure that your reference list is correctly formatted.
• Highlight areas where additional references are needed (e.g., sweeping statements, unfounded arguments, etc.).
• Generate the table of contents page, lists of figures and tables.
• Ensure consistent style for figure and table captions.
• Insert captions where we are able to, or highlight areas where captions are needed.
• Ensure consistency of heading levels and styles.
• Ensure correct page numbering (e.g., roman numerals for pre-matter).
• Ensure that your format/page layout is in line with your institute’s requirements.

What exactly you get  

Every editing and proofreading project includes the following key deliverables:

A perfectly edited document

You’ll receive a clean, finalised version of your document, fully edited and proofread. You’ll also receive a second version with all changes tracked , as well as our comments and suggestions to improve your writing further.

A detailed plagiarism report

If you’d like, we can run a comprehensive plagiarism scan on your document and provide you with a detailed report that outlines potential plagiarism issues and provides a similarity index. This is included free of charge.

A polished conceptual framework

If your document includes a conceptual framework, we’ll polish your design into a high-quality visual to give your work a professional look. Again, this service is provided completely free of charge. 

A certificate of editing

If your university requires a formal certificate of editing or confirmation letter, we’ll draft this according to your institution’s specific requirements. We can also provide copies of invoices and receipts if required by your sponsor. 

The Grad Coach Difference  

Editors are a dime a dozen  and there’s always someone who can do it cheaper. Here’s what makes Grad Coach’s editing and proofreading service different.

Academic Writing Specialists

Our PhD-qualified editors specialise in academic writing, so they know exactly what markers want.

Combined Editing & Proofreading

Our service includes both editing and proofreading, while others charge separately for each.

Full Plagiarism Reporting

In addition to editing and proofreading, we can also provide a  plagiarism report , completely free of charge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most popular editing-related questions we receive.

Editing & Proofreading

How do you edit and proofread.

Our editing and proofreading process is 100% manual - in other words, it's handled by a team of highly qualified human editors, not machines . We don't use any automation software or tools, as nothing can beat the quality and accuracy of human editing.

Our editing team consists of a diverse mix of Doctoral and Master's-qualified language specialists . The team is managed by Dr Eunice Rautenbach , who holds both a Master's and Doctoral degree in language practice. All team members have extensive academic editing experience, are native English speakers (from the US, UK and SA) and have worked on numerous dissertations, theses and research projects.

Can I see an example/sample of your editing?

Certainly . You can download a sample editing and proofreading project here .

Will you sort out my references and citations?

Yes . As part of the editing process, we will ensure that your references and citations are in the correct format (e.g., Harvard, APA, etc) as per your university's requirements (you'll need to advise us what these are).

However, keep in mind that we can't fill in incomplete references or find the relevant sources for you (as it's impossible for us to know which sources you've referenced). We also cannot check whether the references you have are accurate or suitable for the arguments you make in your writing.

Can you fix/build my table of contents?

Yes , we can create a table of contents based on the headings and subheadings throughout your dissertation or thesis. This table of contents will include the respective page number for each heading or subheading.

Can you lower my word count?

Yes - as part of the editing process, we will edit your work for concision. However, we cannot guarantee a specific word count or percentage reduction, as this would risk cutting out important content.

Can you check my work for plagiarism?

Yes - we can provide a detailed plagiarism report with every editing and proofreading project. However, please keep in mind that universities use a variety of plagiarism-checking services. Therefore, if your university provides you with a plagiarism-checking facility (as they often do), you should double-check your score on that system.

How long does the editing and proofreading process take?

It depends on the length of the document, the overall quality of the writing (i.e., the number of issues to be resolved) and our project load at the time of submission.

Generally speaking, we can complete a standard dissertation/thesis of 20,000 words within 2-3 days , but this varies depending on the factors above. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you pre-book your editing with us for a specific date. For pre-booked projects, we can provide a guaranteed timeline, which is generally shorter than that of "walk-in" projects. Please email us to pre-book your project.

Can you provide a certificate of editing?

Yes , certainly. We can issue a certificate according to your university's requirements. We can also sign any paperwork required by your university as proof of editing.

Will my document be treated as confidential?

Yes , absolutely. Your work will be treated as strictly confidential and will never be shared or published. We will gladly sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with you if you wish.

How much does editing cost?

Our fee is based on the total word count of the document. This includes the body content and the reference list (as we need to review this). You can also include the appendices if you wish, but it's generally not required.

Click here to view our pricing or book a free consultation to discuss your project.

When should I submit my document to you?

Generally, editing and proofreading should be the very last step in your writing process. This ensures that you don't "undo" any editing work, or introduce new typos or grammar issues.

However, if your supervisor has specifically instructed you to get your work edited before submitting it to them for final review, you should follow their instructions. If you're unsure which approach to take, get in touch with us.

Can you edit my dissertation/thesis as I complete each chapter?

We can, but we don't recommend it . By editing chapter by chapter, consistency is reduced and there is a strong chance that there will be conflicts between document versions in terms of references, page, table and figure numbers, and so on. As a result, a lot of the work will be "undone" and you'll need to spend a lot of time revising and checking each section.

How much time should I factor in post-edit to make corrections?

We recommend that you factor in a day or two to make your final corrections after receiving your document back from us. This is not essential (as you can just accept all our edits "as is"), but it is a good idea to have a buffer in case you want to make any additions or revisions. You might also need to fix issues highlighted by the edit, e.g., regarding clarity of meaning or problems flagged with your referencing.

Can you do a second review of my document after the first edit?

We can review your document as many times as you need , but each review is charged separately. In other words, we cannot provide a second review (after we've edited and proofread) free of charge.

Can you check that my Conclusions and Recommendations represent all my findings?

This is beyond the scope of language editing, as it involves data analysis and interpretation. If you would like assistance with this, we can assist with 1-on-1 coaching , where we review your work critically and provide in-depth feedback (you can view a sample of this here ).

Can you write my abstract (or exec summary) for me?

No , we can't. As part of the editing process, we will improve the quality of your writing, but we cannot write any section for you. Having any section written for you would constitute academic misconduct.

Can you rephrase text to reduce my plagiarism score?

No , we can’t. While we may undertake some very light rewriting of poorly constructed sentences to improve readability and ease of understanding, we cannot revise content to reduce plagiarism, as we are not familiar with the articles/sources being referenced.

Can you arrange the separate sections of my document?

No , we cannot arrange (or rearrange) sections of content on your behalf, as this may impact the core meaning and/or the thread of argument.

That said, if we feel that a section could be structured better for clarity, we will comment on this and make suggestions. Additionally, we will check that your headings and subheadings are numbered sequentially and are consistent in style.

I still have questions…

No problem. Feel free to email us or book an initial consultation to discuss.

Still have a question?  No problem – feel free to  email us  or  book a consultation .

What our clients say

David's depth of knowledge in research methodology was truly impressive. He demonstrated a profound understanding of the nuances and complexities of my research area, offering insights that I hadn't even considered. His ability to synthesize information, identify key research gaps, and suggest research topics was truly inspiring. I felt like I had a true expert by my side, guiding me through the complexities of the proposal. 

Cyntia Sacani (US)

I had been struggling with the first 3 chapters of my dissertation for over a year. I finally decided to give GradCoach a try and it made a huge difference. Alexandra provided helpful suggestions along with edits that transformed my paper. My advisor was very impressed.

Tracy Shelton (US)

Working with Kerryn has been brilliant. She has guided me through that pesky academic language that makes us all scratch our heads. I can't recommend Grad Coach highly enough; they are very professional, humble, and fun to work with. If like me, you know your subject matter but you're getting lost in the academic language, look no further, give them a go.

Tony Fogarty (UK)

So helpful! Amy assisted me with an outline for my literature review and with organizing the results for my MBA applied research project. Having a road map helped enormously and saved a lot of time. Definitely worth it.

Jennifer Hagedorn (Canada)

Everything about my experience was great, from Dr. Shaeffer’s expertise, to her patience and flexibility. I reached out to GradCoach after receiving a 78 on a midterm paper. Not only did I get a 100 on my final paper in the same class, but I haven’t received a mark less than A+ since. I recommend GradCoach for everyone who needs help with academic research.

Antonia Singleton (Qatar)

I started using Grad Coach for my dissertation and I can honestly say that if it wasn’t for them, I would have really struggled. I would strongly recommend them – worth every penny!

Richard Egenreider (South Africa)

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• An edited document in which misspellings, grammar errors, and typos have been corrected
• Changes and suggestions to help improve clarity, flow, structure, and readability
• Formatting of your citations and references to the style guide of your choice, if desired
• Tracked revisions so that you can see and review all the changes that have been made
• In-depth critical commentary on your paper 
• A short summary of the work that has been done and any major concerns

What types of documents can you use Dissertation Editing services for?

• Dissertations
• Thesis and dissertation proposals

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Rest assured, whether you're handling commercially sensitive data or conducting groundbreaking scholarly analysis, as part of our Dissertation Editing services, your manuscript's confidentiality is our top priority. 

We ensure the utmost privacy for your work. All uploads and downloads to our secure server are encrypted , and our stringent privacy policies are in place to safeguard your academic research and personal data. 

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The cost of dissertation editing services can vary depending on factors like word count, turnaround time, and the level of editing needed. At Scribendi, you can use our instant quote widget to select the cost and turnaround time that best suit the needs of your document, including your word count, and your deadline. Our experienced editors have years of experience editing and proofreading dissertations and theses. We offer competitive prices for our editing services, ensuring your work is polished to perfection. 

Should I get editing services for my dissertation?

Absolutely! Getting professional editing services for your dissertation is crucial for academic success. Just as Personal Statement Editing ensures your application is ready to go, dissertation editing ensures your thesis is polished to perfection. We offer top-notch editing services tailored to your university's requirements, enhancing your document's style, English, and overall quality. With years of experience, our editors are able to meticulously review your work to meet the highest academic standards. Don't underestimate the importance of proofreading and editing!

Is it ethical to pursue dissertation editing services?

Yes, seeking dissertation editing services is not only ethical but highly advisable. Ethical editing services help you improve the style, English, and overall quality of your work. It's a responsible choice to invest in professional editing to elevate your academic writing as good dissertation editing services focus on integrity and academic excellence.

How do I choose an editing service for my dissertation?

Choosing the right editing service for your dissertation is crucial. Look for experienced editors with a strong background in academic writing and a focus on thesis and dissertation editing. Consider factors such as word count, turnaround time, and expertise in your field. Read reviews and ask about their years of experience editing dissertations. Ultimately, select a service that aligns with your needs and values, ensuring your work becomes the best dissertation it can be.

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Suitable for writers who need thorough proofreading to eliminate grammar & spelling mistakes in their dissertations & ensure stylistic consistency.

• Correction of spelling errors
• Grammatical accuracy
• Precise punctuation
• Stylistic consistency
• US/UK English style
• Style guide adherence (APA, MLA, CMOS)
• Expert tips on academic style and conventions

Improve the overall presentation of your dissertation

A thorough dissertation editing with a deeper intervention to enhance clarity and coherence. Recommended for writers who need help to enhance their writing. 

• Accurate word/phrase choice
• Paraphrasing for clarity and concision
• Smooth transition at paragraph and section levels
• Smooth transitions at sentence and paragraph levels
• Elimination of redundancy
• Advanced tips on content, style, and conventions
• Commentary on content placement, transition, and logical consistency

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Grammar & punctuation, academic style, remarks & comments, clarity check, structure check.

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• High quality editors
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Add-on Services

Plagiarism check.

Our comprehensive plagiarism check, powered by iThenticate, detects unintentional repetition or plagiarism so that you can submit your dissertation with confidence.

Reference Formatting

Our experts will ensure that your in-text citations and references are in the prescribed style as per the institutional guidelines or style guides (e.g., APA, MLA, & CMOS).

Certificate of Editing

You will be provided with a downloadable certificate that states that your dissertation has been proofread & edited by a professional English language editor. 

Thesis Expert Summary Report

Our experts provide you with feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of your dissertation as well as your writing style, giving you unique insight about your dissertation and your writing.

Expert Ratings

A numerical report card for your dissertation made by your expert editor to evaluate aspects such as punctuation, grammar, style, word choice, flow & clarity, and references & citations.

Thesis Formatting

We format your dissertation by applying templates, page layouts, table style, typesetting, etc., by following your institutional guidelines or your preferred style guide (e.g., APA, MLA, and CMOS).

Meet your Ph.D. & Master's expert dissertation editors

We select the best dissertation editing expert matching your needs based on your field of study, choice of service, and preferences. The expert works on your dissertation and sends you the edited dissertation ready for submission. If our experts have any queries or suggestions, they will pass them on to you so you can implement them before submission. 

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Dissertation Editing and Proofreading Services

Find your perfect dissertation editor.

Select your dissertation editor from our extensive network of professionals, matching their expertise to your unique research needs and academic goals.

Maximize Your Ph.D. Potential

Refine every aspect of your dissertation.

Starting with the fundamentals, our editors will address spelling, grammar, and syntax. But this is just the beginning. Our focus extends to include comprehensive analysis and insightful feedback aimed at improving the overall clarity and flow of your dissertation. We refine word choice and organization, ensure adherence to academic language and diction, and present your arguments clearly to effectively showcase your research.

Ensuring Adherence to Academic Standards

Rigorous dissertation style guide compliance.

Our dissertation editors are experts in various academic style guides, such as APA, MLA, AMA, and Chicago. We format citations, references, and the overall structure of your dissertation to align with the standards of academic institutions. Our detailed attention to formatting ensures your dissertation meets your institution's specific requirements, presenting your work with the utmost professionalism and academic integrity.

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Discipline experts tailored to your field.

Our platform is comprised of editors with advanced degrees and expertise across various academic disciplines. It is easy to find an editor on ServiceScape who has in-depth knowledge of your research area, ensuring technically accurate and contextually relevant revisions. Our editors' deep understanding of your field's nuances ensures that your dissertation is edited with an eye for both detail and the larger academic context, enhancing its overall impact.

Dissertation Editor Engagement

Seamless collaboration with your editor.

At ServiceScape, we firmly believe that effective communication forms the bedrock of a successful editing relationship. Whether through messages or teleconference call, communicating with your editor ensures that your unique voice, perspective, and academic intentions are thoroughly understood and reflected in your edited dissertation. Through open dialogue, you can clarify your ideas, answer questions, and provide essential context, allowing the editor to accurately fine-tune your work.

Adapting to Your Deadline

Timely delivery of your dissertation.

We recognize the critical role deadlines play in academic research. Our editors are adept at accommodating various timelines, swiftly managing urgent edits as well as handling extended projects. We prioritize delivering your edited dissertation on time while upholding the highest quality standards. Attuned to the demands of academic schedules, our service is crafted for maximum responsiveness and efficiency, guaranteeing the timely receipt of your edited dissertation.

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At ServiceScape, your satisfaction is our priority. We're committed to delivering exceptional editing that meets your expectations. Our quality-focused approach means that every aspect of your dissertation receives the attention it deserves, from the smallest grammatical detail to the overall argument and presentation. If you're not completely satisfied, we're dedicated to addressing your concerns, ensuring your dissertation is of the highest academic standard.

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Rather than being assigned an editor at random, ServiceScape gives you the ability to choose your own dissertation editor from our network of highly qualified professionals.

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• Hold Ph.D. or Master's degrees
• Offer decades of rich academic editing experience
• Have hundreds of client ratings and reviews
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Your Questions, Answered

At ServiceScape, our dissertation editing services are specifically tailored to elevate your dissertation to the highest academic standards:

• Detailed Language and Grammar Precision: Meticulous attention to language, grammar, and sentence structure for academic excellence.
• Spelling and Punctuation Perfection: Comprehensive correction of spelling errors and punctuation for scholarly accuracy.
• Strict Adherence to Dissertation Style Guides: Conforming to dissertation formatting styles such as APA, MLA, AMA, and CMS, encompassing citations, references, and layout.
• Clarity and Argument Enhancement: Focused improvements on clarity and argumentation to strengthen your dissertation’s impact.
• Coherent Structure and Flow: Organizing content for logical coherence and effective presentation of research.
• Technical Term Accuracy: Ensuring precision in technical terminology and data pertinent to your research area.
• Academic Tone and Style Refinement: Refining the tone and style to match the demands of academic rigor.
• Advanced Vocabulary Optimization: Elevating language use for academic distinction and clarity.
• Conciseness and Redundancy Elimination: Streamlining content for succinctness and focus.
• Consistent Tense Usage: Maintaining tense uniformity throughout the dissertation.
• Specialized Editing for Your Research Field: Editing by experts in your specific area of study.
• Ethical and Neutral Language Review: Upholding standards of ethical and unbiased language.
• Cross-Reference Validation: Accurate formatting of all internal references.
• Indexing and Structuring Assistance: Help with creating comprehensive indexes and organizing content.
• Adherence to Research Ethics: Ensuring compliance with ethical standards in academic writing.
• Reviewer Comment Addressing: Assistance in responding to and incorporating reviewer feedback.
• Content Critique and Enhancement: Offering in-depth feedback for argumentation and evidence improvement.
• Localization of Academic Text: Adapting content for specific cultural or regional academic contexts.

Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring that your dissertation not only meets these academic standards but also stands out for its scholarly excellence and impact.

Our dissertation editing services include rigorous compliance with academic style guide standards, focusing on:

• Comprehensive Formatting Adjustments: Precise formatting of headers, page numbers, margins, line spacing, paragraph indentation, typeface, and font size to align with dissertation guidelines.
• Citation and Reference Standardization: Ensuring citations and references are formatted correctly according to academic styles such as APA, MLA, AMA, and Chicago.
• Tables and Figures Presentation: Proper formatting of tables and figures, including component alignment, labeling, titles, and color usage.
• Abstract and Summary Compliance: Aligning abstracts and summaries with specific style guide criteria regarding length and content.
• Detailed Cross-Referencing: Accurate cross-referencing within the text, including figures, tables, and sections, for coherence and clarity.
• Effective List Organization: Proper structuring of bullet points and numbered lists for readability and impact.
• Title Page and Running Head Precision: Formatting the title page and running head in accordance with style guide specifications.
• Uniform Terminology and Units: Ensuring consistency in terminology and units of measurement throughout your dissertation.
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The first online editing company to focus specifically on serving student scholars, we've helped  student and academic writers prepare and publish their final dissertation drafts since our founding in 2002 in San Jose, California, editing and formatting tens of thousands of dissertation pages for ProQuest publication and ERIC's database alone.

Our thesis and dissertation editing , proofreading , and formatting services address errors in grammar, clarity, style, voice, and citation and layout formatting, ensuring that your final draft is ready for final approval without revisions.

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We  will ensure, as we have since 2002, that the final draft you receive from us is completely ready to publish or turn in and will work with you until it's ready or refund your payment.   

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Our thesis and dissertation proofreading focuses on catching the errors in spelling, basic grammar, and punctuation that a word processor's grammar and spelling check routinely ignore.  Once we've edited for grammar, style, and voice, we complete your dissertation editing with a final proofreading pass to ensure that the minutest of details are covered. By "minutest of details," we mean every comma use, extra space, unneeded carriage return, typo, homophone substitution, and stray period (the list could go on).

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After we've completed editing and proofreading your dissertation, we'll send a copy of your edited dissertation draft back to you with track changes turned on for your review (and to show our work). We don't leave comments for you to address or any marginal notes that you'll need to sort through. When we find an error, we correct it so that you don't have to. It's that straightforward.

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Expert proofreading.

Dissertation proofreading includes correction for:

• Word-order mistakes, sentence structure, and grammar
• Spelling and punctuation issues
• Improper use of units, symbols, numerals, and abbreviations
• Formatting inconsistencies and incorrect terminology

We guarantee 100% language accuracy —your edited paper will be error-free and meet the high standards expected of Master and PhD students.

Alterations for Vocabulary & Style

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

• Changing vocabulary and unnatural expressions
• Rephrasing to enhance logical flow and readability
• Improving structure and overall consistency
• Providing comments and feedback to explain revisions

Our dissertation editors also apply the formatting style required by your institution ( APA , MLA , Chicago , etc.)

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Our dissertation editing services provide more than just quality editing. We have a range of features that make students keep coming back to us:

• Editor expertise with proofreading dissertations
• Editor expertise in your subject matter
• Direct communication with your editor
• A range of turnaround times (from 9 hours to 7 days)

You can stay in touch with your editor via our messaging system, and we guarantee delivery by the selected time to make sure you meet your submission deadline.

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Professional editing for any master’s or phd dissertation, authors love our dissertation editing services.

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• 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.
• 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!

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Your dissertation is the most important part of your degree, so don’t lose marks for language mistakes. You’ve done the work – now let’s make it shine!

Polish your grammar

From commas and quotation marks to pronouns and prepositions, your dissertation editor will make sure your text is clear, correct and consistent.

With the Scribbr Improvement Model, the editor will catch every punctuation mistake, check your word choice and sentence structure, and comment on confusing phrasing to help you write more fluently.

Improve your style

Academic writing requires a formal tone – we advise on appropriate wording and bring your style up to dissertation level. It also demands careful formatting, so we make sure you consistently follow academic conventions when using numbers, abbreviations and quotations.

If you lack confidence in your written English, let a language expert sharpen your sentences so that your meaning shines through!

Get personal feedback

Our dissertation editors don’t just proofread – you’ll also receive guidance to help you become a better academic writer.

Your editor will highlight recurring mistakes to watch out for and provide expert tips to improve your writing.

Add-on dissertation editing services

Structure check.

A strong structure is crucial to a great dissertation. With a tailored Structure Check Report , your editor will check the organisation of your paragraphs, sections and chapters.

They’ll help you reduce repetition and redundancy, improve your headings and titles, and make sure you’ve included the right information in the right places.

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Clarity Check

When you’ve spent so long working on your dissertation, it can be hard to step back and assess the clarity of your writing.

With two checklists, your editor will let you know if your argument is logical and easy to follow. They’ll highlight contradictions and help you tell a clear, compelling story.

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Citation Editing & Paper Formatting

As well as dissertation editing, we can help you format your paper and sources. When ordering Citation Editing will make sure your citations and reference list are complete, consistent and correctly formatted.

Paper Formatting includes creating a table of contents and list of figures, insert page numbers, and make sure your document looks impeccable.

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We can proofread your dissertation in 24 hours, three days, or one week – and we guarantee we’ll never miss a deadline.

The process couldn’t be simpler : choose your turnaround time and additional editing services, upload your dissertation, select which pages you want edited, and fill in some details. Then your editor takes over!

Rates start at £0.013 per word, and you can calculate the price instantly – no need to wait for a quote.

Professional dissertation editors available 24/7

We work with over 200 native English-speaking editors based around the world, so there’s always someone ready to take your order.

Our editors have a wide range of academic expertise, and they all go through a rigorous application and training process. Your editor knows exactly what markers want to see in a top-quality dissertation.

Any questions about your edit? Get in touch with our support team by web chat or over the phone.

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A really great experience with Scribbr - I needed to get a second proofreader to finish proofing my PhD thesis due to the illness of my initial editor. I was a bit nervous about sending off only two disconnected sections of the document, but the system allowed me to a) choose what pages to submit (so I actually hadn't needed to prep a special partial document), and b) give some context to the editor. It was all very clear. Neshika did a fantastic job, and even delivered a little early on a rush-job deadline. Her comments were professional but human, with a clear sense of her personality coming through and she explained the principles behind changes very clearly. Her edits not only improved clarity, but were elegantly worded too. Worth every penny. Thank you!

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Yes, if your document is longer than 20,000 words, you will get a sample of approximately 2,000 words. This sample edit gives you a first impression of the editor’s editing style and a chance to ask questions and give feedback.

How does the sample edit work?

You will receive the sample edit within 24 hours after placing your order. You then have 24 hours to let us know if you’re happy with the sample or if there’s something you would like the editor to do differently.

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At Scribbr, we promise to make every customer 100% happy with the service we offer. Our philosophy: Your complaint is always justified – no denial, no doubts.

Our customer support team is here to find the solution that helps you the most, whether that’s a free new edit or a refund for the service.

Yes, in the order process you can indicate your preference for American, British, or Australian English .

If you don’t choose one, your editor will follow the style of English you currently use. If your editor has any questions about this, we will contact you.

Yes, our editors also work during the weekends and holidays.

Because we have many editors available, we can check your document 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, all year round.

If you choose a 72 hour deadline and upload your document on a Thursday evening, you’ll have your thesis back by Sunday evening!

Yes, you can upload your document in sections.

We try our best to ensure that the same editor checks all the different sections of your document. When you upload a new file, our system recognizes you as a returning customer, and we immediately contact the editor who helped you before.

However, we cannot guarantee that the same editor will be available. Your chances are higher if

• You send us your text as soon as possible and
• You can be flexible about the deadline.

Please note that the shorter your deadline is, the lower the chance that your previous editor is not available.

If your previous editor isn’t available, then we will inform you immediately and look for another qualified editor. Fear not! Every Scribbr editor follows the  Scribbr Improvement Model  and will deliver high-quality work.

Yes! Our editors are all native speakers, and they have lots of experience editing texts written by ESL students. They will make sure your grammar is perfect and point out any sentences that are difficult to understand. They’ll also notice your most common mistakes, and give you personal feedback to improve your writing in English.

When you place an order, you can specify your field of study and we’ll match you with an editor who has familiarity with this area.

However, our editors are language specialists, not academic experts in your field. Your editor’s job is not to comment on the content of your dissertation, but to improve your language and help you express your ideas as clearly and fluently as possible.

This means that your editor will understand your text well enough to give feedback on its clarity, logic and structure, but not on the accuracy or originality of its content.

Good academic writing should be understandable to a non-expert reader, and we believe that academic editing is a discipline in itself. The research, ideas and arguments are all yours – we’re here to make sure they shine!

Doctor of Education in Social Justice Leadership

Our vision imagines a region and world in which everyone has access to an inspiring education and the psychological tools and support to propel them toward flourishing lives of meaning, purpose and connection.  our education is characterized by strong values, social justice, transformative, diverse community..

Rooted in the Jesuit tradition at Santa Clara University, the mission of the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Social Justice Leadership program is to educate and prepare leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion. Our EdD graduates will be leaders who work across a broad spectrum of fields, from schools to universities and nonprofit entities whose focus is to promote the common good as they transform lives, schools, organizations, and communities.

We prepare leaders by cultivating the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to lead complex organizations. Our Jesuit tradition leads us to a set of core values, including “cura personalis” – or care for the whole person, developing men and women for others, centering our actions in social justice and equity, and engaging in a cycle of learning and collaboration, action, and reflection in our work.

The EdD in Social Justice Leadership equips graduates with the 21st-century knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to lead complex organizations with the goal of  building a more humane, just, and sustainable world .

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION OFFERED:

Higher Education Leadership   Focus is on issues and complexities related to higher education, with particular attention to building and sustaining effective colleges and universities.

PreK-12 Leadership Focus is on the specific issues and complexities related to PreK-12 schools.

Social Impact Leadership   Focus is on the specific issues and complexities related to the communities served by social impact or community-based organizations. 

Doctor of Education Highlights

• Classes held at SCU and online
• 3-year program
• 77 Quarter units
• Applicants should already possess a M.A.

Course Sequence

Admissions information.

• Early admissions applications are due February 1, 2023 for Summer 2023
• Students must possess an MA  in a related field - Students without an MA will be considered on a case by case basis, but will be generally required to complete an additional year of course work unless they have extensive prior graduate work (e.g., a teaching credential based on graduate coursework). 
• 3 to 5 years of work experience
• Interview with program faculty 
• The Ed.D. program is not open to international applicants requiring an F-1 student visa. 
• A minimum 3.5 GPA in their graduate coursework.
• Transfer Units. As a “post-MA” degree program, students will not be able to transfer in “units” from prior coursework, but can petition to waive specific course requirements if they have taken very similar classes before, allowing them to enroll in more advanced coursework.

Pedro Nava, PhD, Associate Professor of Education, Director of Educational Leadership

Dr. Pedro Nava has a bachelor's degree from CSU Fresno (1996) and received a Masters degree in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from Harvard University (2003). In 2012, Dr. Nava completed his doctoral studies at the University of California Los Angeles Graduate School of Education in Urban Schooling.  The focus of his research and teaching are in urban and rural schooling inequality, critical pedagogy and critical race theory, immigration and education, family-school-community engagement, and participatory action research.

Dr. Aaron Hawkins

Aaron Hawkins earned the B.S. degree in Applied Physics from Caltech and the Ph.D. degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Before joining the faculty at BYU in 2002, he was a cofounder of Terabit Technology in Santa Barbara, California, and later worked as an engineer for CIENA and Intel. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and OSA. He served as the Editor-in-Chief for the IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics and currently serves as the Vice President for Publications for the IEEE Photonics Society. He has authored or coauthored nearly 400 technical papers and was the co-editor of the Optofluidics Handbook, a defining text on the new field of optofluidics. He also co-authored the textbook Practically Magic, A Guide to Electrical and Computer Engineering. At BYU, Dr. Hawkins directs the university's cleanroom facility and co-directs a flagship undergraduate research program called IMMERSE.

Dr. Hawkins is also an amazing writer. You can find his short stories at 500ironicstories.com

Ph.D - Electrical and Computer Engineering

M.s. electrical and computer engineering.

B.S. (Honors) Applied Physics

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ECEn 452 - Experiments in Integrated Circuit Development

ECEn 450 - Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

ECEn 212 - Introduction to Circuits

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Scribbr’s proofreading services are priced transparently and affordably. Your proofreading rate depends on your word count, selection of services, and turnaround time.

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When you select the Structure Check, your editor will look at the structure and organization of your document at the sentence, paragraph, and section levels. Your editor will provide concrete advice to help you avoid repetition and ensure your thesis is complete.

Please note that the Structure Check is a complementary service and can only be selected as an add-on to Proofreading & Editing.

When you select the Clarity Check, your editor will help you tell a clear and convincing story. In addition to providing feedback on the presentation of concepts and ideas, your editor will help you strengthen your argumentation and improve the cohesiveness of the text.

Please note that the Clarity Check is a complementary service and can only be selected as an add-on to Proofreading & Editing.

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I very much appreciate the professional way in which the manuscript for my book was edited. It is a great comfort that Scribbr exists, and I can recommend it to students but also to experienced academics

A pleasant journey to see all the editing and suggestions provided

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Next stop, dissertation!

They informed me of the process as it was evolving. They met the deadline and gave me great ideas for improving my paper. I felt the kindness and knowledge of my editor through the editing markings. The experience left me feeling more confident in myself and that I can trust them to have my back. I will entrust them with my dissertation.

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A really great experience with Scribbr - I needed to get a second proofreader to finish proofing my PhD thesis due to the illness of my initial editor. I was a bit nervous about sending off only two disconnected sections of the document, but the system allowed me to a) choose what pages to submit (so I actually hadn't needed to prep a special partial document), and b) give some context to the editor. It was all very clear. Neshika did a fantastic job, and even delivered a little early on a rush-job deadline. Her comments were professional but human, with a clear sense of her personality coming through and she explained the principles behind changes very clearly. Her edits not only improved clarity, but were elegantly worded too. Worth every penny. Thank you!

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I like it way better than citationmachine.net on citation machine you cant even create a citation without something popping up then you click out of it and you lose everything you put in it to create the citation. and something popping up, not even a second after you click out of it to go back to creating the citation.

Trusted. This is my 7th manuscript submission to Scribbr and they helped me a lot in improving the quality of my English. The editor also provides several tips that need to be considered in order to clarify sentences. Happy working with scribbr.

Thanks to the editor

Alexandra edited my sloppy text with great attention. She propose how to clarify a lot of vague places. She made me valuable notes to think about sense and language of my text. Her help significantly improved my text, not only in terms of language, but also in its sence, so I thank her very much.

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I was nervous about utilizing an online service because I assumed the edits would be stiff and not aligned with my tone and writing style. However, the edits were insightful and very much aligned with my style. I would recommend this service to everyone! My editor, Doug, was exceptional AND I received it 3 days early! Thank you!

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Proofreading & Editing, Structure Check, and Clarity Check

When you select our professional proofreading and editing service , an editor will fix the language and consistency errors in your thesis , dissertation , paper , or other academic text . Y ou’ll receive a personalized improvement letter designed to help you recognize and correct your most frequent mistakes.

Additionally, you can choose the Structure Check to receive feedback on the structure and organization of your document or the Clarity Check for advice on how to tell a clearer and more compelling story.

Paper Formatting and Citation Editing

If you choose our Paper Formatting service , we will generate a table of contents and a list of tables and figures. We’ll also add page numbers for you. This service costs an additional $1.95  per page per item.

You can also have your citations checked for consistency. The Citation Editing Service  costs $2.75  per source.

Per-word rate

The cost is calculated based on the number of words you want checked and the per-word rate . The per-word rate depends on the deadline you choose. Additionally, there is a setup fee of $25 .

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LAURA M. DUNN, Ph.D.

Laura M. Dunn, Ph.D.

writer ∙ scholar ∙ creative

ABOUT LAURA

Laura M. Dunn, Ph.D. , is the director of the Master of Theological Studies program and the Writing Program at the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University and faculty for the Center of Dharma Studies at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, where she teaches courses on non-dual Tantra, yoga studies, and Śāktism.  She is the co-editor-in-chief of the J ournal of Dharma Studies: Asian and Transcultural Religion, Philosophy, & Ethics,  a peer-reviewed academic journal that employs theoretical and empirical methodologies for the intersubjective understanding of and critical-constructive reflections on Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions (Dharma Studies).

Drawing from her Native Hawaiian, Chinese, and Jewish background, Laura seeks to engage the complex ways in which globalization influences religion, education, and the arts. Her current research explores the ways in which embodied indigenous epistemologies converge and diverge with somatic practices such as yoga āsana and how these practices are used to recover identity in post- and Neo-colonial contexts. 

Laura has won several writing awards, such as the Francis Powers Award (2015), the Chan Writing Award (2017), and the Borsch-Rast Dissertation Award (2021). She is a Presidential Scholar, Newhall Fellow, Interreligious Collaborative Research Fellow (2018), two-time CARe Grant recipient (2018, 2020), and recipient of the National Endowment for the Humanities Association for Asian Studies Publication Grant (2022). She is an animal advocate, enjoys meditation, fitness, photography, and nature, and lives in the Bay Area and Honolulu. 

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Department of Feminist Studies - UC Santa Barbara

Specialization : 

trans studies, feminist theory, transfeminist sports studies, queer theory

Bio : 

I hold a Ph.D. in Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I will defended my dissertation, “Governing Bodies: Trans Politics, Embodiment, and Critique in Sports,” in June 2021. My dissertation considers trans politics related to sports as a lucrative site for identifying the ideologies at play among trans exclusionary feminists as well as for re-thinking classic trans studies arguments regarding gender and embodiment. My research adds to knowledge of trans bodies in the field of feminist sports studies, which is largely characterized by an assumption of an athletic subject who is cisgender, by asking questions of how sports co-constitutes (proper) cis personhood through its relation to trans deviance. Trans studies offers indispensable resources that challenge the assumption of a stable and knowable gendered subject in a variety of social locations, but sport is hardly one of them. My research demonstrates that following the zones of conflict that coalesce around trans bodies in sports can illuminate the broader stakes regarding trans materiality and how it is constituted, regulated, and reformulated. Doing so is crucial because trans studies has overlooked how sport affirms trans phenomena in some contexts while it also conjures centuries-old discourses of scientific racism and sexism in order to negate trans athleticism. The deployment of these discourses typifies the convergence between pseudo-science and transphobia as logics used to discipline and exclude trans athletes. 

Publications : 

Peer reviewed articles .

“Unfair Advantage Discourse in USA Powerlifting: Toward a Transfeminist Sports Studies.”  TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly  Vol. 8, no. 1 (February 2021). 

Edited Collections

With Travers. “The Sports Issue.” A Special Issue of  TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly  Vol. 10, no. 4 (May 2023).

Book Chapters & Other Writing

Jones, Chelsea. “Girl in Need of a Tourniquet: Memoir of a Borderline Personality.”.” In  Disability Experiences: Memoirs, Autobiographies, and Other Personal Narratives / G. Thomas Couser, Susannah B. Mintz, Editors , edited by G. Thomas Couser and Susannah B. Mintz. Farmington Hills, Mich: Macmillan Reference USA, 2019.