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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

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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 $0.30 per page per item 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 $1.20 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 2,561 reviews on Trustpilot.
4.8
Wendy 17 October 2022

English editor

An english editor of Sribbr reviewed my paper and it was very helpfull.

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Darko 16 October 2022

The corrections were allright

The corrections were allright, however changing some phrases made no sense. Maybe because it was not reviewed by somebody of the concerning field and or on a level of a master thesis. All in all corrections improved my article. Maybe it was helpful that I explained more explicity what I was looking for the second time. Conclusion: Value for money is unbeatbale! I can recommend Scribbr!

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Huixuan Liu 16 October 2022

amazing user experience!

amazing user experience! it was incredibly simple to use Scribbr, and it was absolutely time saving to just copy and paste the website URL/ article DOI, and see the reference in perfect APA style prepared for me! it is simply just a click away. this has been such a time-saver! i absolutely love Scribbr! thank you!

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Johnny Soares 14 October 2022

Cotton production in Brazil

We are really satisfied with Scribbr profreading service. We sent a scientific paper from a high-impact journal in agriculture science. The review process was easy and fast, with options of service, pages, expertise area, and English choice. The feedback was a great help to us and included explanations and tips on the most important aspects and common errors.

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Matthias Fuchs 13 October 2022

Very professional

Very professional, reliable and timely!

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malcolm 13 October 2022

Worth It

I double myself all the time and when someone can check my work before submission, it's always great to have it reviewed by a person with a similar background in the field of work. I have been coming to Scribbr almost everytime and it's always great to see the comments for improvements as well as proofread.

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Kody Kest 12 October 2022

Pretty good

Slow and hard to edit. Love the idea of this site but just not that useful Edit: partly user error definitely better still found it slower than some other citation generators.

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Dmitry Zhukov 12 October 2022

excellent work

I am very impressed with the work of the editor! The tips were very helpful. The journal accepted the scientific article without pretensions to English.

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Leanne 11 October 2022

Game Changer

I cannot recommend this service enough. I am blown away by the attention to detail and personal touch provided that other services had just not met. The dedication of the editors is very apparent and their guidance and expertise has transformed my academic writing. I’m very grateful. Thank you Scribbr!

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Ana Irena Hudi 10 October 2022

Fantastic editing & proofreading service!

The editor definitely put a lot of effort in proofreading my document. The paper reads much better now, and I learned a lot from the editor's notes and proofreading corrections. Fantastic service - insightful comments and resources, and quick turnaround!

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Kwami Ahiabenu 10 October 2022

Professional editing that you can trust…

Professional editing that you can trust Editing services provided is of high exceptional quality and I highly recommend Scribbr to anyone aiming to achieve fast, efficient and reliable editing services.

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candie express 9 October 2022

You really helped me out the feedback…

You really helped me out the feedback was what i needed, to complete the essay

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A Satisfied Customer 9 October 2022

Fantastic service

Fantastic service - great editing, insightful comments and resources, and fast turnaround!!

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Guido von Rohr 9 October 2022

Insightful and valuable feedback on…

Insightful and valuable feedback on time. Thank you.

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Josef Spencer 8 October 2022

Excellent expedited review

Excellent expedited review. Worth the added cost.

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cindy liketrythings 8 October 2022

A MUST!

Detailed feedback was provided. It helped me think deeper, express richer and understand where my expressions and sentence structure needed to be modified.

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Veronica 8 October 2022

The best on the market

I've been using this service now for around 5/6 years. I recommend it without any doubt! The editors are always very professional and accurate and always finish the work before the end date.

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Steph Wenstrup 7 October 2022

This was an amazing experience

This was an amazing experience. The editor was professional and had an expertise in grammar, wording, and overall in making my essay amazing. I will definitely be using this site in the future. Thank you!

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Sehrish 5 October 2022

extremely happy and satisfied with the…

extremely happy and satisfied with the proofreading services and highly recommended to students

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Fairouz Mustafa 5 October 2022

Amazing job and recommend to everyone

Amazing job and recommend to everyone Ben and the reference check team are professionals

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We handpick the best editor (or team of editors) for the job, based on your field of study and other requirements.

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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 2,561 independent Trustpilot reviews and an average score of 4.8. 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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