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Scientific Manuscript Editing

As a researcher, your goal is to communicate your scientific findings clearly and effectively to your peers and the broader scientific community. However, even the best research can be hindered by poor writing or formatting. This is where copy editing services for scientific manuscripts come in. By using copy editing services for your manuscript, you can improve the chances of your research being accepted for publication. A well-written and well-formatted manuscript is more likely to be clearly presented so that the journal editors are less likely to miss the main points of your work, and reviewers can easily the logic of the work you have done, the findings you have made, and the conclusions drawn, reducing the chance of requests for additional less-relevant work or rejection.

Copy editing services help you ensure that your manuscript is free of grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and punctuation errors. They can also help with formatting and ensuring that your manuscript adheres to the relevant style guide. Additionally, copy editors can provide feedback on the clarity, coherence, logical flow, and organization of your writing, helping you to convey your ideas more effectively.

 

Manuscript editing comes in two forms: Copy Editing and Developmental  Editing. The differences are. described below.

Services Provided

Copy Editing

Basic Copy Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting a manuscript for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style errors. A copy editor will ensure that a manuscript is well-written, clear, and adheres to the appropriate style guide. The focus of basic copy editing is on the mechanics of writing, ensuring that the language used is appropriate, consistent, and free of errors.

Developmental Editing

Developmental editing for a scientific manuscript involves a thorough review of the content, organization, and logical flow of the manuscript. The goal of developmental editing for a scientific manuscript is to ensure that the research presented in the manuscript is clearly and effectively communicated to the target audience.

Copy Editing Services:

1. Grammar and punctuation: Check for proper use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This may include correcting typos, run-on sentences, or subject-verb agreement errors

2. Clarity:  Ensure that the language used is clear and concise. This may involve rephrasing sentences or selecting alternate word choices to improve clarity.  Check that the manuscript is free of jargon and that any technical terms are defined and explained clearly.

3. Consistency: Check for consistency in formatting, style, and language throughout the manuscript to ensure a cohesive and polished final product.

4. Formatting and style:  Ensure that the manuscript adheres to the appropriate formatting guidelines, including proper use of headings, citations, figures, and tables.

Developmental Editing Services:

1. Content: Assess the manuscript's content to ensure that the research question is clearly stated, the research methodology is appropriate, and the data analysis is sound.

2. Organization: Examine the manuscript's organization to ensure that the structure is logical and effective. May involve reordering sections or subsections, and ensuring that the flow of information is cohesive and easy to follow.

3. Clarity: Assess the manuscript's clarity to ensure that the language and terminology used is clearly presented and appropriate for the intended audience. Check that the manuscript is free of jargon and that any technical terms are defined and explained clearly.

4. Formatting and style: Ensure that the manuscript adheres to the appropriate style guide for the relevant scientific discipline, including proper use of headings, citations, figures, and tables.

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Pricing

For More Information or to Request Editing Services, contact:
Chen Qi at Chenqi@genomics.cn

(Email can be written in Chinese)

Basic Copy Editing

Standard Service (10 Days)

5,500 RMB

For manuscript less than 10,000 words.

Each additional 1,000 words is an additional 150 RMB​

Standard service guarantees manuscripts will be returned within 10 working days, starting the day after receipt of the manuscript by our team.

6,000 RMB 

For manuscript less than 10,000 words. Each additional 1,000 words is an additional 300 RMB

Rapid Service (5 Days)

Developmental Copy Editing

29,999 RMB (30 Days)

For manuscript less than 10,000 words. Each additional 1,000 words is an additional 1,000 RMB

Contact us for details. Manuscripts undergoing developmental editing will be returned within 30 working days.

Rapid service guarantees manuscripts will be returned within 5 working days, starting the day after receipt of the manuscript by our team.

Total Word Count= Abstract + Main Text + Figure Legends + Table Legends

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