Category Editing & Proofreading

Resources and guides on academic editing & proofreading. We discuss surface level proofreading for typos/spelling, grammar and punctuation. We also discuss editing, which involves improving the flow/coherence, clarity/conciseness, sentence structure, discipline-specific wording, academic tone and overall readability of your writing. Perfect for authors and researchers who need help proofreading grammar errors, restructuring sentences, refining arguments, and ensuring their narrative voice is consistently formal and academic.

The Proofreading Process

The Proofreading Process

What Actually Happens When We Proofread Your Thesis? (It’s Not Just Spellcheck) You hit “Send.” Your email flies off to a proofreading service. Then you wait. But what actually happens during those 5 to 7 days? Many students at UiTM…

Manual ISO 5776 Proofreading Symbols

Manual ISO 5776 Proofreading Symbols

The Evolution of the Proofreading Process A few years ago, before the widespread use of digital word processing software, the proofreading process was mostly manual. Proofreaders were given hard copies, or just copies at the time, of a manuscript for…

A Senarai Semak Proofreading boleh dipercayai

A Senarai Semak Proofreading boleh dipercayai

Jangan Hantar Tesis “Mentah” Kepada Penyelia Anda: Elak Ditolak Mentah-Mentah Anda baru sahaja menaip titik terakhir di Bab 5. Tahniah. Anda rasa lega, bangga, dan tidak sabar untuk menekan butang “Send” kepada penyelia anda. Berhenti. Jangan hantar lagi. Menghantar draf…

How to Proofread your Work Effectively

How to Proofread your Work Effectively

Key Takeaways First Impressions Matter: 2026 data shows that journal reviewers often form a negative bias toward research findings if they encounter more than three language errors in the first two pages. The Reference Risk: Recent studies from late 2026…