
As a native English speaker with a background in physics and education, Kenji has 3+ years of experience editing & formatting documents for authors whose primary language is not English. The vast majority of his work has been done preparing physics and engineering papers for publication in major journals.
Services.
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Proofreading ($0.04 - $0.06/ word)
Proofreading includes a thorough check of the readability, flow, spelling, grammar, sentence construction, and the consistency of formatting. This can be done for American English or British English, on request.
This level of service essentially assures that your document is free from any English language errors.
The price is dependent on the amount of changes required. Please feel free to send a sample for a more specific quote.
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Editing ($0.06 - $0.08/ word)
In addition to proofreading, this service helps improve the document as a whole. This includes larger structural changes to sentences, paragraphs, and sections, as well as suggestions for changes to improve clarity, impact, and reach.
This service also includes unlimited communication with the editor regarding clarifications on edits, as well as the creation of a cover letter.
Manuscripts are also eligible for a re-edit at half cost if changes are made based on feedback from peers or journal reviewers.
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Scientific editing ($0.08 - $0.10/ word)
The scientific editing service includes all of the checks from the standard editing service, but also includes a review of the originality/ novelty, possible implications and impact, presentation, and rationale behind the paper and research.
This service helps asses the paper as a scientific article and helps plan the next steps to present your work in the most clear, concise, and impactful manner; providing the best possible chance for publication.
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Journal formatting ($75)
Journal formatting includes a rigorous check of the layout and formatting of the article for publication in a target journal.
This includes a full formatting and verification of the citations.
Extensive familiarity with all major journal and publisher guidelines, as well as years of experience with style guides including MLA, APA, ACM, ASME, AMA, IEEE, and ACS.