As a writer, you often put months or even years into composing and researching to get published in an academic journal; understandably, the first thing you want to do is send it off immediately to a publication.
However, there will always be a few grammatical and spelling errors no matter your skill level, and they can quickly build up the further you get into your work.
While seemingly minor, this general lack of polish can distract the reader from your overall point, possibly even resulting in your work being rejected outright.At Nova Techset, we understand that having a reliable copyeditor is absolutely vital in academic writing.
Reviewing the entirety of your work for the utmost accuracy and clarity, bringing in a copy editor after you complete the writing process can often be the make-or-break factor to get your article noticed.
Copy-editing can truly make your submission look as professional as it would in your head.But what exactly is copyediting?
With so many different words like âproofreading,â âcontent editing,â and âsubstantive editingâ thrown around, we understand that it can be very confusing to peg down exactly what to expect out of a copy editor.To put it simply, copyediting is a careful and deliberate process that generally checks:General mechanics like spelling, grammar, and punctuationWord choice (any industry jargon or phrases that may need explanation)Consistent voice and tone with the rest of your contentClarity of the sentences and paragraphsGeneral fact-checking of sources and quotes to ensure utmost accuracyAs you can see, that is quite a bit of material to keep track of, especially after you are exhausted from finishing your manuscript.