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Capstone Editing’s simple order process provides easy access to professional academic editing. We will ensure your document is of the highest-possible quality and ready for submission or publication.
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Testimonials
Capstone Editing has edited many journal articles for me. Their editors' thorough command of language really helps in making sure that the article is well expressed and free of errors. They work very quickly and I have found it invaluable to have somebody format an article to the style of the particular journal. It is a massive time saver that allows me to move on to my next piece of work. I plan to use Capstone's services again, including for a book project I have coming up. I highly recommend Capstone Editing to academics wanting to save time and wanting to submit their work with the confidence that it has been thoroughly looked over and formatted to their particular requirements.
Associate Professor Dominic O'Sullivan
Political Science
Charles Stuart University
FAQs
Have questions? Please see our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact us for 24/7 client support.
- Can I receive a free sample edit?
No, we do not provide free sample editing. However, if you would like to try our service before submitting your full document for editing, you are welcome to pay to have a short sample edited. When you submit the full document, we can then subtract the amount paid for the sample.
The reason that we do not provide free sample editing is twofold. First, as professional academic copyeditors, we are committed to upholding and protecting the standards of the industry. Industry associations discourage professional editors from performing any work free of charge.
Second, the exceptional standard of our work is a reflection of the qualifications and experience of our editors and of our overarching focus on quality. Our detailed editing examples demonstrate what you can expect from your editor and are a reliable alternative to free sample editing. You may also like to read more about the qualifications and experience of our talented team of specialist academic editors.
- My file is too large to upload to your website or send by email. How can I send it to you?
The best way to send large files is by Dropbox or Google Drive. Please email us at info@capstoneediting.com.au and tell us which application you prefer to use. We will then provide instructions on how to send your file.
- What is the difference between copyediting and proofreading?
Copyediting involves the close review of a document, paying attention to issues of grammar, the correct use of verb tenses, word choice and syntax, and logic and clarity. In addition, general comments are made on organisation, structure and the support of statements, and errors and inconsistencies in content are queried if necessary. Copyediting also includes all aspects of proofreading, such as addressing matters of consistency in spelling, hyphenation, capitalisation, numbers, dates, percentages, symbols and equations; correcting and ensuring consistency in formatting, headings and the use of shortened forms; and editing to make all referencing complete, correct and consistent (including by rigorously crosschecking in-text citations against the reference list). Copyediting is thus a comprehensive service that meets the needs of clients who want their documents closely checked and improved in all respects, according to the Australian Standards for Editing Practice.
By contrast, proofreading is only suitable for documents that have already had the benefit of a close review for errors in grammar and expression. Proofreading does not include language editing for grammar, and should not be considered a substitute for copyediting. However, if your document does only require a final check for matters of consistency, formatting, headings and shortened forms, please contact us for a quotation.
- I don't have any guidelines for formatting. How will you format my document?
If you are happy with the style you have used, we can check it for consistency throughout your document. Or, if you have no preferred formatting style, we can apply our house style, which has been specially designed for academic documents.
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