The Science Editing Process
Your scientific writing is as unique as you are. The medical and science editing services that you
require—and the time it takes to complete them—will not be the same as those required by someone else.
Why, then, should you pay the same per-page rate as everyone else?
That is why I will gladly provide an estimate for Advanced or Standard Science Editing, based on
my hourly rate, on request.
If you require fewer services than another author does, or if your project is less complex
and takes less time, your total costs will be lower.
The turnaround time varies for each project, but I can usually edit and return a science or medical manuscript of
up to 9000 words (36 pages) within 4 to 10 business days, depending on scheduling requirements.
The following flowchart outlines the steps for submitting a manuscript for science or medical editing services.
Step 1: Submit a Manuscript
- Contact me online, by e-mail, or by phone to ask
questions or discuss services.
- Select the
Science Editing
Services you require:
- Advanced
- Standard
- Journal formatting
- Proofreading
- Submit your MS Word manuscript by e-mail attachment, including all tables and figure legends. References will
be edited unless you state otherwise. Include the following details in your e-mail message:
- contact information: name, organization, e-mail address, phone number
- science editing services required
- desired completion date (standard or rush?)
- intended audience (eg, specific journal, consumers)
- style and spelling
preferences
- other pertinent information (eg, a request not to edit References)
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Step 2: Receive Cost Estimate or Confirmation of Work Received
- I will respond quickly and ask for additional details if required.
- For editing services, I will evaluate your manuscript and send you an
estimate for the
total cost, as well as the expected turnaround time and other terms.
- For proofreading services, I will send you a message confirming receipt of your file,
the fixed cost, the expected
turnaround time, and other terms.
- If you accept the estimate or fixed cost, and if you agree with the terms, I will begin work on your
manuscript.
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Step 3: Receive Edited Document
- I will edit your manuscript in MS Word with Track Changes turned on so that you may view all corrections.
For proofreading, I will annotate your PDF document with
standard
proofreading marks.
- Queries and comments will be inserted by using the Comment feature or by placing them within brackets in the
text. At no extra cost, I will explain the corrections directly in text, in a separate file, or both.
- I will return your edited document, along with the invoice, by e-mail on or before the deadline.
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Step 4: Review Corrections
- As you review the edited manuscript, you may accept or reject the corrections shown in Track Changes.
Ask me questions about the queries, comments, and suggested changes at any time.
- If you wish, you may resubmit your manuscript for a "clean-up edit": a free review of your minor changes and additions. Should your changes or
additions be extensive, a small fee will be applied (I will alert you in advance).
- I will return this file to you as quickly as possible.
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Step 5: Make Payment
- Payment is required within 1 week of receiving the invoice.
- Payment may be transferred by PayPal or direct deposit. Other options may be possible on request.
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Optional Final Step: Provide Feedback
- If you wish, you can contact me by phone or e-mail to provide feedback and help me to improve my services. I value all of your comments.
- And remember—you are welcome to continue asking questions about your manuscript, even after you
have paid for science editing services.
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To request an estimate, inquire about pricing, or submit a manuscript for science or medical editing, please
contact me online.
