Thesis and dissertation editing should not be confused with other forms of editing. Academic editing takes more time and therefore can be more expensive for a client than regular editing. The goal of an academic editor is to assist the original authors in adding academic clarity, enhance their research proposals and final reports, and help them meet university academic requirements. Ultimately, our goal is to help readers understand and apply the authors’/researchers’ research efforts.
Sage Consulting & Academia Services Ltd. adheres to the Professional Editorial Standards (2024) as established by the Editors’ Association of Canada.
We provide academic editing as outlined within the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition. However, we will also support other academic styles as may be required by your university or academic institution.
For academic papers including theses, dissertations, and academic reports: We will edit and format your copy using your university’s or academic institution’s appropriate template and adhere to their academic requirements. We provide academic editing consistent with the standards identified above and in accordance with specific university or academic institution policies. This means we can not edit or modify your content.
We will:
- Provide you with high-quality academic editing services.
- Ensure quick turnaround times.
- Ensure your content and formatting adhere to the style guide requirements of your university or academic institution.
- Highlight errors or areas for improvement and provide comments to assist you in correcting errors, improving grammar and sentence structure, and writing more effectively. Our proofreading and attention to detail includes:
- Errors in grammar and syntax.
- Consistency in spelling, capitalization, word usage.
- inappropriate jargon, verbosity, ambiguity, and redundancy in your phrasing.
- Consistent formatting of fonts and styles.
- Consistent formatting of figures and tables.
- Correct formatting and functioning of your Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables including correct page referencing.
- Cross-check citations throughout your document and ensure correct first use of acronyms and other abbreviations.
- Cross-check citations against your reference list to ensure all citations have been included in your reference list.
- Ensure all Reference List URLs are active links.
Academic Editor Policies and Guidelines
Royal Roads University
Using an Academic Editor
Simon Fraser University
SFU Editing & Proofreading
The University of British Columbia
Editing Your Thesis
Resources
Websites
Royal Roads University Writing Centre
An open resource available to all visitors with helpful resources and tips for writers.
APA Style & Grammar Resources
The APA go-to site with many resources to assist you mastering APA.
Purdue Online Resources
An open resource available to all visitors with helpful resources and tips for writers.
Books, Manuals, and Recommended Reading
APA Manual, 7th Edition
The OFFICIAL go-to manual for those writing APA formatted papers.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (2nd edition)
Overcoming barriers to writing and using your time more productively.
How to Write Short: Word Craft for Fast Times
An excellent book for writing short, effective, and powerful papers. Many times, less is more!