Academic Editing
With 20 years of editing experience, I have the expertise needed to edit your academic manuscript and prepare it for submission. Discover all the details about my dissertation editing services for graduate students and professors.
Carpenter Document Consulting is proud to offer developmental editing services for graduate students and professors from across the nation. The following services are included with every academic edit, ensuring your dissertation is ready for defense or your manuscript is ready for publication.
sentence-level edit
Every academic edit includes a sentence-level review of your manuscript, focusing on proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. All changes wlll be tracked for your review.
developmental edit
Developmental editing services focus on your manuscript’s clarity, cohesion, flow, and use of transitions. Actionable feedback will be provided to improve your work and boost your writing skills.
format review
A thorough format review is included with every edit, ensuring that your manuscript meets school- or publisher-specific formatting guidelines. I can establish heading styles and develop a table of contents, list of tables, and list of figures.
style check
Your dissertation edit includes a complete style check. I will cross-check in-text citations with the reference list and ensure the manuscript conforms to school- or publisher-specific style. I will also review the manuscript for compliance with your style guide of choice, such as APA or AMA.
Frequently Asked Questions
how will you edit my document?
I edit documents in Microsoft Word or Google Docs format using reviewing tools, including tracked changes and comments. You will be able to review all changes before incorporating them into your document, which you can do with the click of a button.
will my document be clean and ready to submit?
No. Editing is a collaborative process that requires revisions on the writer’s end, so please build revision time into your schedule. You will receive a marked-up copy of your document upon completion of the project, so you can expect minor revisions before submission. I’m available throughout the revision process to answer your questions and offer a final review.
can you provide a editor letter for my program?
Yes! I’m an approved editor for many graduate programs across the U.S., and I can send an editor letter confirming my work upon receipt of payment.
how do i pay you?
I accept electronic payments using PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. I charge for editing at an hourly rate and will provide an estimate when you contact me to schedule your project.
can you create my table of contents?
Yes! I can establish heading styles throughout your document and can build your frontmatter, including a table of contents, list of tables, and list of figures, during the edit.
what do you need to get started?
Please send me your document in Word or Google Docs format, along with any school or journal formatting guidelines.