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Thesis & Dissertation Editing Services
Graduate research is evaluated on the strength of ideas as well as presentation. Even strong arguments can be weakened by inconsistency, unclear phrasing, or formatting errors. I edit theses and dissertations—primarily in the arts and humanities—with a focus on structure, style, and accuracy. This includes refining prose, ensuring formatting is correct, checking citations, and aligning chapters into a coherent whole.
I also work with writers for whom English is an additional language, enhancing readability while keeping individual style intact. The depth of editing depends on the stage of your draft and the level of refinement necessary.
Theses and dissertations are substantial, complex projects written and revised over an extended period. Chapters are often drafted at different times, which can lead to uneven tone, style, or level of detail. Editing ensures consistency across the entire work, helping arguments unfold clearly while maintaining focus on the thesis.
Graduate research must also conform to institutional and disciplinary style requirements such as Chicago, MLA, or APA. Inconsistencies in formatting, references, or terminology can be distracting to examiners. Editing supports readability and compliance with style requirements.
What I Offer
Types of theses and dissertations I work with
Arts and Humanities
Theses and dissertations in this field focus on synthesis, interpretive analysis, theoretical framing, and close engagement with texts, images, or cultural objects.
Social Sciences
These projects balance theoretical frameworks, empirical material, and clear narrative structure.
Interdisciplinary Research
This work combines methods or frameworks from diverse fields and requires consistency and careful integration into a coherent structure.
EAL/ESL Writing
Graduate projects written by students for whom English is an additional language benefit from refinement of idiomatic expression without flattening individual style.
Why Work With Me
How I can help
Comprehensive project coordination
Theses and dissertations often combine multiple components—chapters, references, and appendices—alongside institutional and formatting requirements. Editing ensures that these elements connect seamlessly through:
Argument clarity
Aligning chapters with the central thesis and refining the overall structure
Language refinement:
Improving readability, tone, and style while keeping your voice intact
Citations and formatting:
Coherent presentation:
Ensuring that all parts of the dissertation work together as a whole
Balancing depth and clarity
Graduate projects must demonstrate originality, sustained research, and conceptual depth while remaining intelligible to the reader. Editing supports this balance by refining structure and transitions, reducing unnecessary complexity without diluting argumentation. It addresses underdeveloped sections where claims, evidence, or analysis would benefit from more precise articulation. The result is a document that communicates with clarity, consistency, and intellectual integrity.
What I Offer
Levels of editing available
Developmental editing
- Clarify the central argument and refine research questions
- Strengthen links between chapters or sections
- Reorganize material for logical flow and coherence
Developmental editing Rate: $0.08–$0.10/word + tax
Stylistic editing
Most theses and dissertations benefit from stylistic editing, which:
- Improves tone, flow, and readability across chapters
- Maintains the integrity of your voice and ideas
- Enhances clarity while respecting program requirements and word limits
Stylistic editing Rate: $0.06–$0.08/word + tax
Copyediting & Proofreading
Final review ensures:
- Grammar, usage, and citations are accurate and consistent
- Formatting follows the required style guide (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.)
- The document is free of distracting errors before submission
Copyediting Rate: $0.04–$0.06/word + tax
Proofreading Rate: $0.03–$0.05/word + tax
Benefits of professional editing
Editing makes complex arguments easier to follow, reduces distractions caused by errors or inconsistencies, and enhances structure and clarity in long documents.
For graduate students balancing research, teaching, deadlines, and administrative demands, editing takes on the technical work of revision—formatting, coherence, consistency—so that attention remains focused on the intellectual content of the project.
Frequently asked questions
Do you edit whole theses or single chapters?
Do you check citations?
Yes. I ensure consistency with the required style guide (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).
Does editing affect authorship?
No. Editing strengthens expression and structure. Your ideas and your individual voice are important and are integral to the strength of your project.