Academic Editing

Essay and academic paper editing with Harvard, APSA and APA referencing checks. We sharpen your argument and tighten your writing while keeping your voice and analysis intact.

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How We Work

Every document moves through the same five checkpoints, from the moment it lands in our inbox to the moment it is ready to publish, submit or send.

Submit

Send your manuscript or document with your deadline and focus areas.

Scope & Quote

We assess word count and complexity, then confirm your rate and turnaround.

Edit Pass

A dedicated editor works line by line for structure, clarity and consistency.

Quality Check

A second read catches anything the first pass missed before it reaches you.

Delivery

You receive a clean copy plus a tracked-changes version, on time.

Our Academic Editing Price

Priced per 1,000 words, so you know exactly what your project costs before we begin. Choose the level of attention your document needs.

Basic

A careful language edit for essays that are already well argued.
R 100 / 1,000 words
  • Grammar, spelling & punctuation check
  • Referencing format check (Harvard/APSA/APA)
  • Single edit pass
  • Tracked-changes copy returned
  • Standard 3-5 working day turnaround
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Standard

Language and argument editing together, for essays and shorter papers.
R 125 / 1,000 words
  • Everything in Basic
  • Argument clarity & academic tone review
  • Citation consistency check
  • Two edit passes
  • Short editor's summary note
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Professional

Our most thorough academic service, for high-stakes submissions.
R 150 / 1,000 words
  • Everything in Standard
  • Full referencing & bibliography audit
  • Style guide compliance (APA, Harvard, Chicago)
  • Detailed editor's report
  • Priority turnaround available
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Rates are per 1,000 words based on the Academic Editing rate card and vary with referencing style and complexity. A separate Style Guide Compliance service (R1.00-R1.40/word) is available for extensive reformatting. Rush projects carry a 25% surcharge.

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