Editing & referencing
Let your thinking
come through clearly.
Thoughtful editing improves how your ideas are communicated, without changing who owns them.
Choose the right level
Proofreading or a deeper review?
| Support | Focus | Typical output |
|---|---|---|
| Proofreading | Spelling, punctuation, grammar and surface consistency | Marked corrections and brief notes on recurring issues |
| Academic editing | Sentence clarity, transitions, tone and paragraph flow | Suggested changes with explanations where useful |
| Reference review | In-text citations, reference-list matching and formatting | A list of inconsistencies, missing details and verification tasks |
| Structural feedback | Section order, argument development and relevance | Comments on your draft and a prioritised revision plan |
A small change, a clearer sentence
Keep meaning. Reduce friction.
“Due to the fact that the sample was small in size, the findings are limited in terms of generalisation.”
“The small sample limits the generalisability of the findings.”
Editing example only. The appropriate wording depends on your methodology and intended meaning.
Referencing with care
Consistency starts with the right guide.
We can review common academic systems including Harvard, APA and OSCOLA, subject to confirmed scope. “Harvard” has institution-specific variations: your module or library guide is the final reference point.
- Check that cited sources appear in the reference list
- Flag missing publication details and inconsistent formatting
- Distinguish quotation, paraphrase and original commentary
- Identify references that need independent verification
- Keep page numbers and legal pinpoint citations where required
Before you send a draft
A few useful checks.
Can you verify every source?
Source verification is a separate scope decision. A formatting review does not automatically include reading every original publication. We state what has and has not been checked.
Will you add references I have not read?
No. We can suggest search directions and flag unsupported claims, but you should read and evaluate a source before citing it.
Is proofreading allowed by my university?
Rules vary by institution and assessment. Check your policy, especially for language assessments, dissertations and assessed writing skills. Tell us about any restrictions before work starts.