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Essay, Dissertation & Thesis Proofreading

Professional academic proofreading by Dr. Ann Williams: PhD-qualified, with over 20 years' experience, and no AI. Ever

Proofreading for every stage of your studies

Whether you're submitting a first-year essay or a doctoral thesis, every document receives the same careful, human attention.

Essays

Undergraduate and postgraduate essays at any level — from first draft to final submission.

  • Grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Sentence clarity and academic register
  • Argument flow and structure
  • Reference list and bibliography formatting
  • Word-count compliance

Dissertations

Full-document proofreading for undergraduate and master's dissertations, including bibliography and footnote formatting.

  • Chapter-level structure and coherence
  • Consistent academic tone throughout
  • Bibliography and citation formatting
  • Footnotes and table numbering
  • Word-count and appendix management

Advance booking is strongly recommended — especially in the weeks before main university deadlines.

PhD Theses

Rigorous thesis proofreading at approximately 10,000 words per day. Advance booking is essential for longer works.

  • Chapter-by-chapter proofreading
  • Consistency of terminology across chapters
  • Bibliography, footnotes and index formatting
  • Tables, figures and appendix numbering
  • Track-Changes return in Microsoft Word

Discounts available for documents over 15,000 words. A sample may be requested before booking to assess the scope of work.

International Students

Specialist English-language correction for non-native speakers. Your argument stays yours — only the expression is polished.

  • Grammar and sentence structure
  • Academic English register
  • Idiomatic phrasing and clarity
  • Referencing conventions (Harvard, APA, MHRA, etc.)
  • Voice preserved throughout

Research Papers & Journal Articles

Pre-submission proofreading to help your work meet the standards expected by peer-reviewed journals.

  • Manuscript-level grammar and style
  • Abstract and keywords review
  • Citation and reference-list formatting
  • Consistency with journal style guidelines
  • Track-Changes return for author review

Transparent pricing, no surprises

Everything you need to know about rates, turnaround and payment before you submit.

Student rate

£10 per 1,000 words

For full-time and unwaged students — essays, dissertations and theses.

Payment

Within 3 working days

Pay after you've received and reviewed your corrected document.

Professional rate

£13 per 1,000 words

For research papers, journal articles, books and book chapters.

Large-document deposit

Required for 40,000+ words

A deposit may be requested before work begins on very long documents.

Long-document discount

Available for 15,000+ words

Contact before sending to agree a price. A sample may be requested.

Cancellation fee

£20

For advance bookings cancelled with less than two working days’ notice. The full fee may be charged for cancellations under 24 hours.

Turnaround

Usually within 24 hours

PhD theses returned at ~10,000 words per day. Advance booking essential.

File format

Word (.docx) or Rich Text (.rtf)

All corrections returned using Track Changes so you can see every edit.

Ready to submit your work?

Send me your document today. I will confirm your price within a few hours and return your corrected work as quickly as possible.

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