Q— What do you fix?
Thesis proofreading includes grammar, typographical misspellings, punctuation, errors, clarity, comma usage and splices, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb disagreement and verb tense.
Thesis editing includes all of the above AND the following: citation style, flow, transition, phrasing ambiguities, levels of diction, audience appropriateness, organization, structure, theme, rhetorical consistency, lexical register, rhythm, word choice and colloquialisms. Q— How do I know what has changed? A— If you send your work in Microsoft Word format, WordSharp will return two copies to you when the thesis editing is complete. One is the original with changes highlighted. The other is the final version of your thesis.
Q— Will it be edited the way I want? A— All of our thesis editors have doctoral degrees and years of experience as teachers, published authors and professionals in various disciplines. We have edited dissertations, theses, case studies, CVs, monographs and countless other types of academic documents.
Q— Do I need the latest version of Word or do I have to use a PC for WordSharp's thesis editing to work?
A— No, the editing function has been a long-time feature of Word and the files we send you work with a PC or Mac.
Q— Do you work in formats other than Microsoft Word?
A— Yes, we accept many other formats.
Q— What about citation style and formatting? A— Our thesis editors ensure that your work complies with your style requirements. Specify whether you are using APA, AMA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, Harvard, CSE, Bluebook or something else.
Q— How long does your thesis proofreading and editing service take? A— A member of our staff can usually respond in a few minutes and may return your work to you in an hour or two. We complete longer submissions within one to three days. A thesis editor will accept your work only if we can have the finished project back to you before your deadline.
Q— How much will your thesis proofreading and editing service cost?
A— We offer thesis proofing for just a penny a word [$.01/word]. If you want the full thesis editing and thesis proofreading service, style editing and structure, the total cost is just three cents per word [$.03/word].
We offer discounts for longer documents. Please contact Client Services with a description of your documents and we’ll quote you the lowest rate possible.
Q— What are the payment options?
A— We currently accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, bankcards and PayPal payments. The method of payment is a secure system with industry standard 128-bit encryption. This is the premier form of encryption available for Internet transactions and is the same level of security used in cash machines (ATMs) and most retail stores. Please note: A PayPal account is not required to process your credit card. Additionally, WordSharp staff never see your personal data.
Q— What are your thesis editing and proofreading service rates based on? A— Word count and your choice between thesis proofreading or thesis editing. Unlike other editing service companies, we do not have confusing per page or per 1,000-word rates or vague quotes. We provide exact per word figures for thesis editing and proofreading services. Send us your work and specify your needs.
Q— What about confidentiality? A— WordSharp considers the issues surrounding intellectual copyright and confidentiality to be crucial. Only your thesis editor and a WordSharp Managing Editor have access to your submission. Each of our staff is required to sign a copy of the Confidentiality Agreement, which ensures that under no circumstances can an employee share your work with anyone outside of WordSharp. If you require a separate non-disclosure agreement, contact us. Unless you request otherwise, all client files are deleted after sixty days. WordSharp does not sell, trade, transfer, rent or share ANY client information with ANY other party. All documents reviewed by our editors remain the intellectual property of you, the original author. In keeping with our strict confidentiality, WordSharp never releases the names of clients or the titles we have edited without prior consent. For further information, view our Privacy Policy. |
Q— How do I know what has changed A— If you send your work in Microsoft Word format, WordSharp will return two copies to you when the thesis editing is complete. One is the original with changes highlighted. The other is the final version of your document.
Q— What about payment security? A— WordSharp makes use of the most powerful and updated security measures including the industry standard in encryption (128-bit Secure Socket Layer). This is the highest level of security commercially available and is the same standard of security used in cash machines (ATMs) and by many retail stores. In order to protect your credit card information, we have partnered with PayPal to offer you the most trusted financial transaction system on the Internet. The entire payment process is conducted through their secure website. No banking information or credit card data is ever collected or stored by WordSharp.
Q— What about confidentiality? A— WordSharp considers the issues surrounding intellectual copyright and confidentiality to be crucial. Only your thesis editor and a WordSharp Managing Editor have access to your submission. Each of our staff is required to sign a copy of the Confidentiality Agreement, which ensures that under no circumstances can an employee share your work with anyone outside of WordSharp. If you require a separate non-disclosure agreement, contact us. Unless you request otherwise, all client files are deleted after sixty days. WordSharp does not sell, trade, transfer, rent or share ANY client information with ANY other party. All documents reviewed by our thesis editors remain the intellectual property of you, the original author. In keeping with our strict confidentiality, WordSharp never releases the names of clients or the titles we have edited without prior consent. For further information, view our Privacy Policy.
Q— How about copyright? A—Our clients always maintain ownership and copyright. WordSharp and its employees make no claim on your copyright, and we do not require credit or acknowledgement beyond the fees for the services rendered.
Q— What if I’m not satisfied? A— WordSharp is a professional company focused on our clients. We provide the best service possible. Each thesis is proofed twice before returning it to you. If you are not completely satisfied, you can re-submit it for further editing/proofing. We are committed to your satisfaction.
Q— How is your guarantee? A— WordSharp is confident that our thesis proofreading services are among the best in the industry. If you find that our thesis editors have missed a proofing error, contact Client Services. We will promptly correct the error and provide a refund in accordance with our guarantee policy.
Q— Do you have editors who can work with Australian English or British English? A— Yes, specify what type of English you need when you place your order.
Q— What are your business hours? A— Our thesis editors are working nearly twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Our administrative staff is available between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CST (GMT -6); we answer emails within twenty-four hours.
Q— Where are you?
A— Our international headquarters is based in Chicago, Illinois USA. Your communications are channeled through this office.
Q— How can I contact you?
A— If you read our FAQ and still have a question, its best to contact Client Services by email.
Q— I check everything; why do I need you?
A— Even the best writers benefit from impartial and thorough thesis proofreading and editing services. Editors recognize things in your work that become unnoticeable to you. After you have done several drafts, reviewing and revising your words, that familiarity with the thesis results in your filling in missing words and skipping over errors when you read.
Q— When you're done, will my work be ready to publish?
A— Your document will be print-ready subject to the state of your thesis when submitted to us and subject to individual publisher specifications.
Q— How do I get a word count?
A— Send your work to us. We'll calculate the amount and send you an email invoice with a link to your payment options.
Q— How do I take advantage of the referral program?
A— Refer someone to WordSharp and receive a 10% finder’s fee. They should include your name and email address when submitting their document. The person you refer receives a 10% discount too.
NEW! Link to the WordSharp thesis editing facebook page. Let us know and receive an email with a discount code good for 5% off of your next document.
Still have questions? Contact us directly with your thesis editing questions. One of our chief editors will be more than happy to discuss your project with you and provide any additional information you may require. |
