Editing services offer many benefits to authors, such as ensuring precision in language and grammar, enhancing structure and arguments, and even potentially improving authors’ chances of publication success. It can also help reduce the disparity between native and non-native English speakers—with 75% of journals being published in English globally.

Here, we look at the differences between popular editing services and how to choose the right one for your paper.

Types of editing services

Many providers offer many, slightly different editing services. But, generally, they can be broken down into 3 distinct types: standard, rapid, and academic.

Standard editing services

Standard services generally focus on refining the language of your paper, correcting grammar, punctuation, phrasing, and spelling errors. Their aim is to improve clarity and readability, making sure that your ideas are expressed as accurately and coherently as possible.

They ensure that your paper adheres to formal writing standards and thus that they won’t be rejected or returned due to language errors. This is a valuable service for all authors, but particularly for researchers whose first language isn’t English, ensuring that the language of their paper meets the highest academic standards.

Rapid editing services

Rapid services offer the same extent of editing as their standard equivalents, but at an accelerated pace. Thus, authors get their work reviewed and published much more quickly.

This not only allows authors to meet deadlines more easily, but also means that research is available to the scientific community sooner, which is a big advantage in rapidly evolving fields. For the author, this could result in faster citations and engagement with their research, and potentially wider dissemination.

Academic editing services

Academic services offer comprehensive support to researcher, covering not only language editing, but also a detailed review of and changes to the scientific content. These editors are experts in your field and thus make informed changes to argumentation, terminology, structure, inconsistencies, etc., of your paper.

Their report ensures that the manuscript meets the standards of reputable, academic journals and thus enhances its chance of withstanding peer review and being accepted. This editorial input is vital for refining the manuscript, improving its coherence, and increasing its overall quality before submission to publishers.

Thesis and dissertation editing

Thesis and dissertation editing services help students refine their academic work by focusing on improving language, grammar, and readability. Available under the rapid or standard options, the editor will improve its language, ensuring it’s ready for submission or defence.

Students benefit by receiving professional support, helping them meet deadlines, improve their academic writing, and ensuring their research is clear and coherent.

Why choose MDPI Author Services?

MDPI Author Services offers a range of solutions to help researchers prepare their manuscripts for publication.

Comprehensive Options

We provide a variety of services to support authors through every stage of the publication process. Our range of services, from academic and language to figure and layout editing, we offer tailored solutions to meet authors’ needs.

These services are designed to help authors enhance the quality and presentation of their manuscripts, ensuring they meet the standards of academic journals. By addressing multiple aspects of publication preparation, we simplify the publication journeys of authors.

Expertise

Our team of academic editors consists of experts with advanced qualifications and extensive academic experience. Their proficiency across a wide array of disciplines ensures that manuscripts receive specialized attention and precise editing.

Our language editors are carefully selected for their ability to improve clarity, grammar, and flow while maintaining the integrity of the authors’ work. This expertise helps authors present their research professionally and coherently, increasing the chances of publication success.

Customer satisfaction

MDPI Author Services is dedicated to providing a seamless experience for authors, with 97% of our authors being satisfied with the service provided. Our focus on reliability and efficiency ensures that manuscripts are processed quickly without compromising on quality.

Clear pricing and transparency

We maintain a straightforward pricing structure with no hidden fees, allowing authors to make informed decisions about the services they require. Pricing is based on the specific needs of each project, and detailed cost breakdowns are provided upfront.

Post-editing support

Users of our rapid and academic services have access to our support for up to 1 year after completion, addressing follow-up queries and offering additional editing if required. This ensures that any concerns are fully resolved, offering authors peace of mind during the often-stressful submission process.

Choosing editing services

Editing services provide essential support to authors, ensuring their manuscripts meet academic standards and are prepared for publication success. From refining language and grammar to offering in-depth academic reviews, these services cater to a wide range of needs and timelines.

By choosing the right service, authors can improve their manuscript’s quality, readability, and chances of acceptance, ultimately contributing to their academic and professional growth, as well as the growth of their individual fields.

Read more about the benefits of some of our services here.

At MDPI Author Services, we specialize in helping researchers prepare their manuscripts for publication. Our Academic Editing Service provides an in-depth review, including both language polishing and subject-specific editing by an expert in your discipline. Ready to take the next step? Click the link above for a free quote.