Editing
The Go Edit team specializes in academic editing. Our goal is to make great papers better. We follow a strategic five-point process to prepare and polish work for academic submissions.
1. Spelling, Grammar, Syntax, Capitalization
Communication is critical for making an academic contribution. If a document is not formatted correctly it suffers in accuracy and power. Make the most of your hard work by having a professional editor polish your presentation.
2. Citation, Bibliography, and Backmatter Refinement
Citing academic work is critical and often complicated. At Go Edit, we live in this world; let us help you refine elusive details.
3. Style Alignment
Compliance with your institution's manual of style for your program is critical. Our editors can help you with the important details that are often overlooked.
4. Automated Tables
Academic work requires tables for contents, tables, and figures. Last-minute updates are no longer a problem because all tables can be easily and accurately updated in a few minutes. Once we automate your document, you are set! It's a beautiful thing.
5. Content Insights and Defence Recommendations
Go Edit's editors keep an eye out for places to make suggestions for your document. You are becoming a subject matter expert, and your paper is a unique contribution, but sometimes we see things that might help. If we see something that raises a question, we will let you know in the post-project report.
Personal Connection with an Experienced Editor
Our editors know your work is life-defining. We want to know your concerns, communicate our plan, and partner with you to help you finish your next academic achievement well. We look forward to connecting with you.
Your dissertation is a defining document representing a lifetime of effort.
Now is the time to finish well, and Go Edit is here to help.
Editing
Why Choose Us?
Because all editing is not done with the same standards, Go Edit’s intentional process gives you excellence in editing when it matters most.
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The cost of most papers is $7 per page, plus a 7% discount.* Papers that need additional work may cost more.
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It takes a week to refine most papers at the level we do it. The extra effort provides impressive results; therefore, the seven percent discount is applied to the project as long as we have your final paper ten days before the day it is returned.
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After submitting a proposal for an estimate, you will receive a detailed plan for finishing your degree well.
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Our goal is to have your paper close to ready for submission when it is returned.
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Do not spend more time adjusting pager numbers in your tables of content; we will automate these for you.
You should contact us promptly and lock in your date via a 50% deposit.
We look forward to partnering with you to make your great paper even better.
Editing Services and Deliverables
• Style and Format Editing for APA 7 & Turabian 9
• Quick, Free & Secure Estimates
• Grammar, Syntax & Writing Refinement
• Bibliographical, Front & Backmatter Refinement
• Figure & Table Formatting
• Automated Tables
• Word and PDF Copies of Your Edited Work
• A Personal Connection with an Editing Specialist
• Professional Editor Report
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the price include?
We prepare your document for submission by addressing syntax and grammar (e.g., capitalization, spelling, sentence structure, verb tense, word choice, pronoun referents, clarity, run-on sentences, fragments, document flow, and transitions). Additionally, your editor will help align papers with institutional stylistic formatting. Therefore, our services are always inclusive.
What type of things will the editor not do?
The editor will not change the overall tone of a student’s work, write material for a student, rewrite a student’s material beyond basic stylistic improvements, commit academic fraud on behalf of any student, or address every conceivable issue. Editors do not change the content’s integrity or meaning or generate or delete content. Editors do not add missing information in reference sections but will attempt to note when additional information is needed. Go Edit editors will polish the author’s product to produce solid academic work within a reasonable, professional framework.
Will I have an opportunity to speak with my editor to review the paper and prepare for an academic defense?
Yes. We recommend scheduling a free live initial conference to develop a strategic strategy for your paper, a free follow-up chat to make the most of the editing, and, if relevant, help to prepare for an oral defense.
What type of contact will I have with my editor?
Your editor will contact you and provide you with an email and a phone number for real-time communication. Texting is the preferred method of communication.
Will the editor use my institution’s style guide?
Yes, almost every institution uses an adapted manual of style. Our editors are subject matter experts on the actual style manuals (e.g., Turabian, APA), so taking the extra steps to identify and include institutional idiosyncrasies is expected and manageable. We will ask you for a copy of your school’s manual of style to provide specific compliance.
Is it possible to have a paper edited in less than a week?
Yes, this will usually be an additional dollar ($1) per page per day for possible faster delivery. Exceptions apply.
Will the editor change verb tense in areas when an institution requires updates?
Some academic work requires students to write a section of their work in the future tense and then change it to the past tense once they finish their paper. An editor can’t know what happened when the project or paper was completed; hence, the author will need to do those sections. It is a good idea to make these changes before submitting for editing. Go Edit will address general tense issues in the paper if it is clear that the author intended to use a different tense or if it is necessary for good grammar.
How is citation accuracy addressed?
The editor will correct formatting but is not responsible for checking details (e.g., the accuracy of cited page numbers, location of publishers, etc.). The editor will only work with the material provided; hence, if a student does not include a publisher in a reference, the editor will highlight what is missing but not guess about missing information.
What will I get back from my Go Edit?
You will receive the edited paper as a .docx and .pdf copy, the Go Edit Editor’s Report (including directions for updating tables), and an opportunity to speak with your editor. After we receive the final payment, we will deliver a final invoice.
Will my Go Edit inform me about possible problematic content?
If an editor notices something that could be taken incorrectly or may have other problematic implications, they will let you know in the GE Editor Report. Academic work requires precision; hence, editors are probably not subject matter experts in your content area, but they will do their best to highlight possible concerns.
How much is due to start the process, and when is the final payment due?
A 50% deposit is required to start the editing; the rest is due upon completion.
How are payments received?
Go Edit accepts major cards through the QuickBooks management system (including American Express), PayPal, and Zelle.
When does the time for editing my paper begin?
After receiving your paper, you will receive an invoice detailing the cost and target date for completion. In addition, the invoice will include a window for deposit submission.
What happens if my supervising professor wants me to make additional changes?
Most students are comfortable making minor updates, and we provide the instructions for automatically updating the tables on the Go Edit Editor’s Report. However, a new contract can be established if extensive changes are required and the student feels additional editing is necessary.
What is Go Edit’s purpose in editing?
The purpose of editing is not to create a paper or to rewrite an author’s work; instead, the objective is to polish a solid document by addressing naturally occurring errors and helping students publish better manuscripts.