How Scribe can help
Scribe provides proofreading and editing for businesses, government departments, students and members of the general public.
When proofreading your work, these are the types of issues that Scribe will examine:
Appropriate use of language
Correct any errors of grammar, spelling and punctuation using either British English or US English.
Language consistency
Establish a consistent use of terminology, spelling, capitalisation, hyphenation, abbreviations and numbers.
Visual consistency
Establish a consistent and appropriate format in terms of typography, a heading hierarchy, page layout, figures, tables and captions.
TESTIMONIAL
"I just had time to sit and read through the letter. At first glance, I didn't think you had actually needed to change much. It wasn't until I turned Track Changes on that I saw what you had actually done. Many of the changes were actually fairly subtle, but they made such a difference to they way it read.
Peter Austin (Acting Local Manager,
Canning-South Perth State Emergency Service)
TESTIMONIAL
"I'd just like to thank you for the work you have done on my doctoral thesis. I appreciate the layout you achieved and the editing. Also I appreciate the advice you have given on topics such as hyphenation. Incidentally, your book is now my prime resource for my writing. I have recommended you to others at UWA."
Mal Clark (University of Western Australia)
Referencing
Ensure the accuracy of cross-references and the bibliography. Correct any errors in referencing syntax.
Formatting
Ensure the page layout is suitable. Check such things as alignment, spacing, the page breaks and formatting styles.
Structural review
Evaluate the overall structure and content, and check whether the document fulfils its intended purpose. In consultation with the author, restructure or rewrite passages where necessary.
Language and style
Ensure that the language and form are appropriate to the readership, that there is a logical flow in the discussion and that information is presented clearly and concisely.
TESTIMONIAL
"Tim has the eyes of a person who sees things that most of us miss. The clarity of his words, the improvements he makes to our message and his ability to sift through fine details have made a significant contribution to publications that I have developed for the Department of Education."
Geoff Kinkade (Department of Education, Western Australia)
TESTIMONIAL
"Thank you for proofreading several chapters from my book. Your comments were right on the mark, and I very much appreciated your timely service!"
Accuracy
Ensure that the title and headings reflect the content. Check that explanations of terms and abbreviations are included. Check the placement of tables and figures and their consistency with references in the text.
Other services
Format development, summarising, preparation of indices and tables of contents, etc.
Feel free to contact Scribe for further information or for a free price estimate.
TESTIMONIAL
"The service you provided in proofreading my PhD thesis was amazingly efficient and professional. Using your service enabled me to finish the thesis well before the due date. The examiners both commended the clarity and cohesiveness of the final thesis."
Serryn Eagleson (University of Melbourne)
TESTIMONIAL
"Dear Tim, thank you very much for your work on my book. You've done a great job, and I appreciate how promptly you dealt with it. A pleasure doing business with you."
Prue Charlton
