WHAT AN EDITOR CAN AND CANNOT DO

Many students are unsure what to expect from professional proofreading and editing services.

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What an Editor Can and Cannot Do

Editors typically:

• correct grammar and spelling
• improve sentence clarity
• check formatting consistency
• identify and remove repetitive wording
• review numbering and layout issues

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What an Editor Cannot Do

Editors do not:

• rewrite research content
• add references or sources
• alter research findings
• respond to examiner reports
• guarantee a pass

Editing focuses on improving the presentation and clarity of the research while preserving the author’s original ideas.

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