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Meet Scribbr’s carefully selected editors

Scribbr’s professional editors go through a rigorous selection and training process called the Scribbr Academy. Only 5% of applicants are good enough to become qualified editors.

You can rest assured that only the best editors will edit your paper.

  • Native speakers
  • University graduates
  • Academic writing experts
  • Knowledgeable in various fields of study

Proofreading and editing beyond the basics

Every Scribbr order includes both proofreading and editing. Your editor will make direct changes using Word’s Track Changes feature and provide feedback in comments to help you become a better academic writer. See an editing example.

Language

Your editor will directly correct errors related to:

  • Spelling (e.g., typos and hyphenation)
  • Punctuation
  • Grammar and syntax (e.g., sentence structure and prepositions)

Academic style

They’ll make sure your work meets academic writing standards:

  • Style and tone (e.g., avoiding subjective language and overuse of passive voice)
  • Academic writing conventions (e.g., abbreviations and equations)
  • Consistency (e.g., dialect and style choices)

Feedback & suggestions

They’ll leave thoughtful comments and queries to:

  • Indicate unclear text
  • Suggest improvements
  • Offer general advice

Popular add-on editing services

Your editor will make sure that your document is well organized and contains all the essential elements.

You’ll receive in-text feedback about:

  • Whether or not each individual chapter supports your document’s main goal
  • The organization and focus of individual chapters and sections
  • Repetitive and redundant information
  • The content and weight of titles and headings
  • The numeration of figures and tables
  • Paragraph structure

You’ll also receive a personalized Structure Check Report meant to help you identify missing elements in each chapter or section and prioritize improvements.

Price

The Structure Check starts at $0.0075 per word and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

Structure Check

Your editor will make sure that your document is well organized and contains all the essential elements.

You’ll receive in-text feedback about:

  • Whether or not each individual chapter supports your document’s main goal
  • The organization and focus of individual chapters and sections
  • Repetitive and redundant information
  • The content and weight of titles and headings
  • The numeration of figures and tables
  • Paragraph structure

You’ll also receive a personalized Structure Check Report meant to help you identify missing elements in each chapter or section and prioritize improvements.

Price

The Structure Check starts at $0.0075 per word and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

Clarity Check

Your editor will help you tell a clear and logical story with feedback on your presentation of concepts and the logic behind your argumentation.

Through in-text comments and the Clarity Check checklists, your editor will:

  • Make sure your text tells a clear and logical story
  • Check that you’ve clearly presented concepts and ideas
  • Comment on the logic behind your argumentation
  • Highlight contradictions within the text

Price

The Clarity Check starts at $0.0075 per word and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

Formatting

Our formatting experts can customize the format of your document or format your document according to APA guidelines.

Customized formatting

Your formatting expert can:

  • Generate an automatic table of contents
  • Generate lists of tables and figures
  • Ensure consistent paragraph formatting
  • Insert page numbering

Price

Customized formatting starts at $1.95 per page and can be purchased separately or in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

APA Style formatting

Your APA formatting expert will make sure all elements in your paper are formatted according to the 7th edition APA Style guidelines.

  • Make margins, line spacing, font, and indentation consistent
  • Set your running head and page numbers
  • Check your headings for consistency
  • Format your title page
  • Format your abstract and keywords
  • Format your footnotes
  • Make sure your tables are formatted consistently

Price

APA formatting costs $1.95 per page and can be purchased separately or in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

Citation Editing

A dedicated citation expert will ensure your in-text citations and reference list meet your style guide’s requirements. This service includes:

  • Applying the correct page formatting (e.g., margins and indentation)
  • Ensuring that your in-text citations and references meet your style guide’s requirements
  • Providing feedback on incomplete in-text citations and reference entries
  • Cross-checking your in-text citations against your reference list to highlight inconsistencies and missing sources

Our experts are familiar with all common citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago.

Price

Citation editing costs $2.75 per source and can be purchased separately or in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

Customers rate our proofreading service excellent!

Scribbr’s editing and proofreading services are rated 4.9/5 based on 3,116 reviews on Trustpilot.
4.7
Masterabsolvent D. 7 June 2023

Everything was excellent

Everything was excellent, professional and organized. I was extremely surprised how fast and well my proofreader corrected the thesis. I was also amazed at how good my proofreader's suggestions for changes and new inputs were! For me an absolute top performance of my lector. I would send any student who needs to write a scientific paper to this proofreading service. Scribbr and their proofreaders know what they are doing and are extremely competent, professional and fast.

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Christi Schmidt 7 June 2023

Fast careful and friendly service

Fast service, high level of checking carefully, friendly and flexible. Anouc quickly checked my thesis and took it to a higher level. Was worth every penny

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Andrew Seo 6 June 2023

Always reliable and received…

Always reliable and received outstanding feedback from your team.

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Marlin Klarenbeek 5 June 2023

constructive feedback

great, constructive feedback and links to websites that help improve writing

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anonym 4 June 2023

Great

Very reliable and they take a lot of time to improve sentences. Really recommend it!

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Anne 3 June 2023

Very useful indeed

Very useful indeed, and delivered on time. I was impressed by the academic knowledge of the editor, and his kind way of advising me. This really improved my PhD-dissertation, and I would definitely recommend Scribbr's services.

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Reema N 3 June 2023

The edited file comes in exact time

Overall, it is really a great job, I am waiting for my supervisors comment, i hope they will like it. The editing is satisfying, but actually the prices are high, so if i want to have a full thesis length it will cost a lot.

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Vreni 1 June 2023

English Proofreading & Editing in 24h | Smooth process and high quality comments

English Proofreading & Editing in 24h Smooth and easy process, including very clear explanations how it works, next steps, video explanation how to incorporate the comments. Comments were absolutely helpful and inspiring! I even learned quite a bit about the English language while incorporating them.

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Pål Henning Ilstad 31 May 2023

Helpful in all ways

Helpful in all ways, practical Techical solutions how to correct ✅. Recommended! 🙌🏻🫶🏻

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Kathy 31 May 2023

The Scribbr editor was excellent

The Scribbr editor was excellent, detailed, and provided insightful feedback. Suggestions to improve the document were provided in tracked changes with clear explanations noted using the comments feature. I submitted several different documents with varying timeline review (from 24 hours to 7 days) requests. In every case the timeline was met. The website is easy to use. The pricing structure is very transparent.

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Michael 30 May 2023

Helpful

Dear Neshika, thanks a lot for the detailed feedback in such a short time. It was really helpful. BR M. Dircksen

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Bernard 27 May 2023

Very complete and thorough editing job!

Comments was well on time and very complete. It was in English, and helped me realize i am not a native speaker;).

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Trusha Ratnasingam 24 May 2023

It makes the work load less heavy

It makes the work loads less heavy! You wouldn't have any burdens because this app basically does the citing for you, which is great! Scribbr is a reliable source to use to cite your work, and it allows you to cite your work rapidly! Scribbr also has various different features that helps you with any report your doing! I would recommend Scribbr to any High School, or University student because it is a convenient source to use!

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S Sariffuddin 23 May 2023

Scribbr improve my 4th article

Scribbr improve my 4th article. The result is really enjoyable to read. Thank you

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Michelle Aghware 23 May 2023

Very helpful staff

Very helpful staff

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建凤 张 22 May 2023

patient

Patience, professionalism, responsibility, friendliness.

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David Ip 22 May 2023

Very detailed

Very detailed, excellent job. I can tell that Emi put a lot of dedication in it.

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Someia Hashemi 20 May 2023

Best Site Ever!

Scribbr is honestly just the best site ever! It makes citing your sources so easy. It is perfect for projects that need citations. Also, it has a tool that paraphrases a sentence and I find it really helpful! I'm in middle school and this is the best site i have ever found. I hope this review helps and thank you Scribbr for being so awesome!

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max chinni 19 May 2023

Best Service out there

Scribbr is great. I signed up for the correction within 72 hours but got my thesis corrected in 24 hours nonetheless. The correction is very well done and the comments by the correcting party at Scribbr are coherent and extremely helpful. You can feel the proofreading is done with a great deal of care and professionalism. I can only say thank you very much for all your work!

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Emmanuel 18 May 2023

Progress

It's a big plus to have suggestions and comments allowing to progress in the next chapters of my academic project!

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Why choose Scribbr?

100% happiness guarantee

We aim for 100% happiness. If you’re not satisfied with your edit, we will reedit your work or give you a refund—that’s a promise!

Authority in academic writing

With over 250 free articles on academic writing and 5 million monthly visitors, the Scribbr Knowledge Base is the starting point for many students writing their papers.

2,000-word sample edit

If your document is longer than 30,000 words, we’ll first provide you with a 2,000-word sample edit to ensure the service meets your expectations.

Excellent reviews

We have an impressive track record, with 3,116 independent Trustpilot reviews and an average score of 4.7. We aim to make you just as satisfied.

⏰ Turnaround time Within 24 hours
💲 Rate per word From $0.017 per word
📄 Document types Theses, papers, manuscripts, and more
🪄 Feedback areas Language, structure, clarity, formatting

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Frequently asked questions

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How fast can Scribbr proofread my document?

The fastest turnaround time is 24 hours.

You can upload your document at any time and choose between three deadlines:

  • 24 hours
  • 3 days
  • 7 days
What is Scribbr’s 100% happiness guarantee?

At Scribbr, we promise to make every customer 100% happy with the service we offer. Our philosophy: Your complaint is always justified – no denial, no doubts.

Our customer support team is here to find the solution that helps you the most, whether that’s a free new edit or a refund for the service.

Can I get a sample edit?

Yes, if your document is longer than 30,000 words, you will get a sample of approximately 2,000 words. This sample edit gives you a first impression of the editor’s editing style and a chance to ask questions and give feedback.

How does the sample edit work?

You will receive the sample edit within 24 hours after placing your order. You then have 24 hours to let us know if you’re happy with the sample or if there’s something you would like the editor to do differently.

Read more about how the sample edit works

Can I choose between American, British, and Australian English?

Yes, in the order process you can indicate your preference for American, British, or Australian English.

If you don’t choose one, your editor will follow the style of English you currently use. If your editor has any questions about this, we will contact you.

Can Scribbr proofread my document during weekends and holidays?

Yes, regardless of the deadline you choose, our editors can proofread your document during weekends and holidays.

Example: If you select the 24-hour service on Saturday, you will receive your edited document back within 24 hours on Sunday.

Can I choose between the 6th and 7th editions of APA Style?

Our APA experts default to APA 7 for editing and formatting. For the Citation Editing Service you are able to choose between APA 6 and 7.

What types of editing does Scribbr offer?

Every Scribbr order comes with our award-winning Proofreading & Editing service, which combines two important stages of the revision process.

For a more comprehensive edit, you can add a Structure Check or Clarity Check to your order. With these building blocks, you can customize the kind of feedback you receive.

You might be familiar with a different set of editing terms. To help you understand what you can expect at Scribbr, we created this table:

Types of editing Available at Scribbr?
Proofreading
Correction of superficial mistakes, such as typos, misspellings, punctuation errors and consistency errors.
Yes!
This is the “proofreading” in Scribbr’s standard service. It can only be selected in combination with editing.
Copy editing
Focus on grammar, syntax, style, tone and the conventions of the field. The editor also considers the internal logic of the text and flags any obvious contradictions.
Yes!
This is the “editing” in Scribbr’s standard service. It can only be selected in combination with proofreading.
Line editing
Focus on language, style, concision and choices. The editor helps you strengthen your story, polish your sentences and ensure that your use of language drives home your ideas.
Yes!
Select the Structure Check and Clarity Check to receive a comprehensive edit equivalent to a line edit.
Developmental editing (i.e. content editing, substantive editing)
This is the first step of the editing process and applies to very early drafts. The editor helps you structure your ideas, decide what story to tell and find direction for your writing.
No.
This kind of editing involves heavy rewriting and restructuring. Our editors cannot help with this.

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