domains of product planning for the following key academic documents:
- Thesis Proposals
- Thesis Editing
- Journal Papers
- Conference Papers
- Research Papers
- Grant Proposals
1. Client completes contact form
2. Wissmann Group provides quote and further instructions
3. Client submits 1st installment (50% of quote)
4. Wissmann Group provides PDF of revised document
5. Client submits 2nd installment (50% of quote)
6. Wissmann Group provides two source documents
(with and without track changes and/or comments)
To assess the number of pages you are submitting, divide the word count by 250.
Formatting charges are in addition to editing and are based on the existing state of the piece and the requirements.
We require a minimum one-day turnaround per 10 pages for any unseen manuscript no matter what the level of editing. Clock starts the first business day after client submits the 1st installment.
We offer editing services only, which means we do not act as writing mentors or instructors. Nevertheless, we will provide comments and suggests wherever possible to help improve the piece (of course it is the author's choice whether to follow these suggestions).
LIGHT TEXT EDITING:
Light editing corrects spelling errors and typos, grammar mistakes, punctuation, and word choice and usage; and checks for consistency of stylistic elements like pronoun point of view, verb tense, and level of formality.
MEDIUM TEXT EDITING:
Medium editing corrects spelling errors and typos, grammar mistakes, punctuation, word choice and usage; and checks for consistency of stylistic elements like pronoun point of view, verb tense, and level of formality. This level of editing includes rephrasing or rewriting of awkward or unclear sentences, replacement of jargon, insertion of transitional words and phrases, and paring down of sentences for concision.
HEAVY TEXT EDITING:
Heavy editing (also known as substantive editing) corrects spelling errors and typos, grammar mistakes, punctuation, word choice and usage; checks for consistency of stylistic elements like pronoun point of view, verb tense, and level of formality; and rephrases awkward or unclear sentences, replaces jargon, inserts transitions, and pares down sentences for concision. This level also includes reorganization of text and restructuring of paragraphs and sections to achieve logical coherence, and pays attention to the balance of ethos, pathos, and logos. This editing will usually be accompanied by suggestions for rhetorical, stylistic, and logical strengthening.
Formatting amends the capitalization, alphabetization, punctuation, italicization, abbreviation, indentation, and layout of research citations/footnotes, tables, figures, and headings in the document, so they conform to the assigned style sheet or journal submission guidelines. If needed, it will also adjust margins, type fonts, and running heads, and lay out front matter such as Table of Contents, List of Tables, and so forth. Formatting is performed separately from editing.