Proofreading your Research Paper
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Whereas a dissertation is based on original research on a topic chosen by the student, a standard research paper addresses a specific assignment (that may be include a specific topic) that has usually been set by the student’s supervisor or professor. |
It is important that your research paper has a clear point of view, not simply a general discussion or a list of quotations connected with brief remarks. Amongst other criteria, it should address the requirements of the assignment and include a clear focus (a thesis statement), and comments on sources in terms of quantity and quality.
WordsRU editors will proofread your document to make sure it is free of typographical, grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Word choice and sentences will be reviewed to ensure they make sense and your research paper will be checked to ensure that it does not present the ideas of others without attribution as well as complying with your nominated citation style; e.g. APA, The Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, Turabian or Harvard etc.
Your edited document will be returned to you in two versions: a marked changes format that clearly shows all the changes that have been made to your work, and a revised "clean" document that incorporates those changes, ready for presentation.
WordsRU editors are highly qualified experienced professional editors with many years of experience in dealing with academic documents. Most of them hold Ph.D and MA degrees and have a very broad understanding of what academic writers are trying to say but all too often cannot find the right words to express. When more extensive editing is required, they will transpose clauses and phrases to improve the clarity and fluidity of sentences, using appropriate vocabulary and structure to achieve clarity, conciseness and consistency in your discussion.
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Proofreading a Research Paper - Case Study
Julian had not allowed himself sufficient time to adequately research his paper with the result that it consisted of a significant number of citations and short comments. The connection between his thesis statement was fuzzy because he had not organized his material properly and his main point was tangled up in other extraneous remarks.
WordsRU checked the paper for errors with English usage and references (three had not been attributed), and sorted out Julian’s jumble of ideas and comments. The editor found that all the elements of a sound paper were essentially present, but needed to be organized and presented in a more discursive way.
Proofreading a Research Paper - A Testimonial:
Stuart, thank you for saving my paper – this was my first time with editing and the biggest thing I learned is to prepare properly (and to leave enough time for your brilliant and caring editing!).*
Evan
* All testimonials have been supplied with the approval of the writers. When possible, prospective clients may request the email address of the testimonial writer for a reference.
WordsRU Academic Services:
WordsRU will ensure that your research paper is proofread to attract the highest possible quality outcomes.
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