FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS



In this section, we have tried to answer your possible queries. Kindly go through this section, before putting your query before us.


  • What is the difference between Proofreading, Copyediting, and Substantive Editing?

    Proofreading:

    1.   Checking for all grammatical glitches:
          a. Subject-verb agreement
          b. Proper usage of tenses
          c. Dangling modifiers
          d. Pronoun-antecedent match
          e. Punctuation
    2.   Fixing obvious typos
    3.   Ensuring consistency in fonts, numerals and capitalization, proper sequencing
    4.   Checking for proper abbreviations
    5.   Checking consistency of footnotes, end notes and references following standard style-sheets

    Copyediting:

    1.   Checking for all grammatical glitches:
          a. Subject-verb agreement
          b. Proper usage of tenses
          c. Dangling modifiers
          d. Pronoun-antecedent match
          e. Punctuation
    2.   Fixing obvious typos, incorrect word usage, and usage of words in the proper context
    3.   Ensuring consistency in fonts, numerals and capitalization, proper sequencing
    4.   Changing text headings to have a parallel structure
    5.   Flagging inappropriate figures of speech and libel
    6.   Tracking continuity of the subject matter and query discrepancies
    7.   Checking for proper abbreviations
    8.   Checking consistency of footnotes, end notes and references following standard style-sheets
    9.   Making the language more accurate by notifying the author with editorial comments
    10. Appropriating the references

    Substantive Editing:

    1.   Checking for all grammatical glitches:
          a. Subject-verb agreement
          b. Proper usage of tenses
          c. Dangling modifiers
          d. Pronoun-antecedent match
          e. Punctuation
    2.   Fixing obvious typos, incorrect word usage, and usage of words in the proper context
    3.   Ensuring consistency in fonts, numerals and capitalization, proper sequencing
    4.   Changing text headings to have a parallel structure
    5.   Flagging inappropriate figures of speech and libel
    6.   Tracking continuity of the subject matter and query discrepancies
    7.   Checking for proper abbreviations
    8.   Checking consistency of footnotes, end notes and references following standard style-sheets
    9.   Making the language more accurate by notifying the author with editorial comments
    10. Appropriating the references
    11. Checking plagiarism and Paraphrasing the plagiarized contents (if necessary), with author's permission

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  • What is the amount of time required to complete editing of a document?

    The time needed to complete editing of a document depends on the service you are availing. For example, to proofread 1000 words, it will take about two days; whereas for copy editing those 1000 words, it will take three to four days depending upon the content. It will take more time for substantive editing.

  • How to make the payment?

    We prefer online payment. For making payment, we will provide you bank account details. You need to make the payment in the account details given by us. For more details about payment, kindly click here.

  • Do you provide receipt for the payment made related to the service?

    Yes, we provide receipt after receiving complete payment.

  • How do you decide upon the price of Data Analysis?

    We decide the price for collecting the data based on the following factors:

    1. Number of Hypotheses
    2. Number of variables
    3. Type of data (Time-Series, Cross-Section, and Panel)
    4. Number of tests required
    5. Nature of tests to be performed

  • How do you decide upon the price of Macro development?

    We decide the price for Macro development based on the following factors:

    1. How critical is the project?
    2. How big is the project?
    3. Which version of MS-Excel to be used?

  • Do you write on behalf of the researcher?

    We don't write on behalf of the researchers. We consider it as a completely unethical activity.


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