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Our editing service includes correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, verb tense consistency, subject-verb agreement, article usage, sentence structure, word choice, academic tone, and overall readability. We deliver the manuscript with tracked changes in Word format.

Proofreading focuses on surface-level errors like typos and punctuation. Editing goes deeper to improve sentence structure, clarity, word choice, and academic tone. Our service combines both: we correct all errors and enhance your writing for journal-level English.

Never. Our editors are trained to preserve the original meaning and scientific intent of your research. We improve how your ideas are expressed in English without altering the data, conclusions, or methodology.

Yes. All edits are delivered in Microsoft Word with track changes enabled. This allows you to see every change made, accept or reject individual edits, and maintain full control over your manuscript.

Yes. We offer style format adjustment as a separate service. Provide us with the journal name or author guidelines and we will format your manuscript to match the required style, including headings, fonts, spacing, and layout.

Yes. We offer citations and references adjustment as a separate service. We can format your in-text citations and reference list according to APA, AMA, IEEE, Vancouver, Harvard, Chicago, or any journal-specific citation style.

Yes. This is one of our most common requests. We will thoroughly edit your manuscript to address all language concerns raised by reviewers. We also provide a language editing certificate to submit with your revised manuscript as proof of professional editing.

Yes. We offer dedicated thesis editing services for Master’s and PhD students. We edit the full thesis or individual chapters and ensure consistent academic English throughout the entire document.

Every manuscript goes through at least two rounds of editing: an initial edit by a subject-matter expert followed by a quality assurance review. For complex manuscripts, additional rounds may be applied.

Yes. Many non-native English speakers write in an informal or conversational tone. We upgrade your writing to the formal academic register expected by international journals while preserving your voice and argument.

We do both. Beyond correcting grammatical errors, we improve sentence flow, eliminate redundancy, strengthen transitions, improve word choice, and ensure your argument is presented clearly and concisely.

Yes. We work with researchers at all English proficiency levels. For manuscripts with significant language issues, our editors perform substantive editing to restructure sentences and rephrase unclear passages while preserving the original meaning.

Yes. If you only need your abstract edited, we can do that as a standalone service. Abstracts are a critical part of your manuscript and we ensure they are concise, clear, and publication-ready.

Yes. We can edit and improve your cover letter, response to reviewer comments, and any other correspondence related to your journal submission. These are included upon request.

Yes. We edit the text content in tables, figure captions, legends, and supplementary materials. We ensure all text elements in your manuscript are consistent and error-free.

Our AI humanizing service rewrites content that has been flagged by AI detection tools such as Turnitin AI Checker, GPTZero, or Originality.ai. We rephrase the text so it reads as naturally written by a human academic while preserving the original meaning.

AI detectors flag text that follows predictable patterns common in machine-generated content. Even human-written text can sometimes trigger false positives, especially if you used translation software, grammar tools, or wrote in a formulaic academic style.

Yes. Every AI humanizing order includes a free Turnitin AI Checker report that confirms your manuscript passes as “Human Written.” This report can be submitted to your university or journal as evidence.

Yes. Our editors are academics themselves. They rewrite flagged sections using natural academic language, field-specific terminology, and varied sentence structures that maintain the scholarly tone of your manuscript.

Yes. You can highlight or indicate which sections need humanizing and we will focus on those areas. You are charged only for the word count of the sections we work on, not the entire document.

We typically reduce AI scores to below 10% on Turnitin AI Checker. The exact result depends on the original content, but our goal is always to bring the score within the acceptable range for your institution or journal.

No. AI humanizing specifically targets text flagged by AI detection tools. Paraphrasing reduces the similarity index (plagiarism score) in Turnitin. They address different problems, though both involve rewriting text.

Yes. This is one of our most popular services. We rewrite flagged sections so they pass Turnitin AI Checker and provide you with a Turnitin AI report as proof. Many universities now require manuscripts to pass AI detection before submission.

No. Our editors write original text from scratch based on your ideas and data. The humanized content is unique and should not increase your similarity index. If needed, we can run a separate Turnitin plagiarism check.

Yes. Machine-translated text often triggers AI detectors because it follows predictable patterns. We rewrite the translated text into natural, fluent academic English that reads as if it was originally written in English.

Standard turnaround for AI humanizing is 2–4 business days. Rush delivery within 24–48 hours is available for urgent orders. The timeline depends on the word count and the extent of rewriting required.

No. Our humanizing is done entirely by human editors. Using AI tools to rewrite AI-flagged text would simply produce more AI-detectable content. Our editors manually rewrite each section to ensure genuinely human-written output.

We primarily test against Turnitin AI Checker as it is the most widely used tool by universities and journals. Our results are also effective against GPTZero, Originality.ai, and other common AI detection platforms.

Yes. We offer standalone Turnitin AI Checker reports at US$8 per report. This is useful if you want to check your manuscript’s AI score before deciding whether humanizing is necessary.

Our AI humanizing service rewrites text to sound naturally written. It is comparable to hiring a professional editor to improve your writing. The content, research, data, and conclusions remain entirely your own. We recommend checking your institution’s specific policies on editing services.

Our paraphrasing service rewrites sections of your self-authored manuscript that have a high similarity index on Turnitin or other plagiarism detection tools. We reduce the similarity score while preserving the original meaning and academic quality.

We typically reduce the similarity score to below 15%, though the exact result depends on the nature of the matched content. Many clients see reductions from 25–30% down to 8–12%. We provide a Turnitin report upon request so you can verify the result.

No. Our paraphrasing service only works on your own self-authored content. A high similarity score does not always mean plagiarism — it can result from common phrases, methodology descriptions, or self-citation. We rewrite these sections to reduce the score legitimately.

A Turnitin report can be ordered separately at US$8 per report. Many researchers order a Turnitin report before and after paraphrasing to document the improvement in their similarity score.

Both. You can request paraphrasing for the entire manuscript or highlight specific sections that need attention. We recommend focusing on the sections with the highest similarity match for the most cost-effective result.

Yes. Our editors are experienced academic writers. The paraphrased text maintains proper academic vocabulary, formal tone, and discipline-specific terminology. The result reads naturally and is suitable for journal submission.

No. All paraphrasing is done manually by our human editors. AI spinners and paraphrasing tools produce unnatural text that can be detected by journals and may trigger AI detection flags. Our editors rewrite each sentence from scratch.

Yes. Self-plagiarism occurs when your new manuscript contains text from your previously published work. Our paraphrasing service rewrites these sections so your new paper is unique while still presenting the same concepts and findings.

Standard turnaround for paraphrasing is 2–5 business days depending on the word count and scope. Rush delivery within 24–48 hours is available for urgent deadlines.

Most journals accept a similarity score below 15–20%. However, requirements vary by journal and institution. Some strict journals require below 10%. We work with you to achieve the target required by your specific journal or university.

Yes. Literature reviews often have high similarity scores because they reference other works. We rewrite these sections in your own words while maintaining proper citation and attribution to the original sources.

No. We only change how the information is expressed, not the information itself. Your research data, statistical results, conclusions, and methodology remain exactly as you wrote them.

Yes. Many researchers order both services together. We first paraphrase the high-similarity sections, then edit the entire manuscript for grammar, clarity, and academic tone. This combination ensures the best result for journal submission.

If the score does not reach your target after the initial paraphrasing, we offer free re-paraphrasing of the remaining flagged sections. Our goal is to ensure you meet your journal’s or institution’s requirement.

Yes. Many PhD candidates use our paraphrasing service to reduce the similarity index of their thesis before final submission. We handle large documents and ensure consistent quality across all chapters.

A language editing certificate is an official document that confirms your manuscript has been professionally edited by a native English-speaking editor. Many international journals require this certificate when the corresponding author’s first language is not English.

Yes. Our certificate is accepted by journals published by Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, IEEE, Cambridge University Press, and other major academic publishers. It meets the standard requirements for proof of professional English editing.

Yes. Every proofreading and editing order includes a free language editing certificate. You do not need to request it separately. The certificate is delivered along with your edited manuscript.

The certificate includes the manuscript title, author name(s), date of editing, a statement confirming professional editing by a native English speaker, and is signed by PM Proofreading. Some certificates also include the editor’s credentials.

No. The language editing certificate is only issued for manuscripts edited by PM Proofreading. The certificate certifies the quality of work performed by our editors.

A Turnitin report is a document that shows the similarity index of your manuscript — the percentage of text that matches other published sources. Journals and universities use this to check for plagiarism. We generate official Turnitin reports at US$8 per report.

A Turnitin AI Checker report specifically analyzes whether your text was likely generated by AI tools like ChatGPT. It provides a percentage score indicating how much of your text is detected as AI-generated. We generate these reports at US$8 each.

Yes. You can order a standalone Turnitin similarity report or Turnitin AI Checker report without purchasing any editing service. Simply upload your manuscript and request the report type you need.

Turnitin reports are typically delivered within 24 hours of your order. For urgent requests, we can often deliver within a few hours.

The report is generated through an official licensed Turnitin account. It shows the same similarity data and AI detection results that your university or journal would see when running the same check.

Yes. The certificate is issued for the specific manuscript and can be submitted to any journal you choose. If your paper is rejected from one journal and you resubmit to another, the same certificate remains valid as long as the manuscript has not been substantially changed.

Yes. Our certificate is specifically designed to meet the “proof of English editing” or “language editing certificate” requirement that many Scopus, SCI, and SSCI indexed journals include in their author guidelines.

We can provide both a pre-paraphrasing and post-paraphrasing Turnitin report so you can clearly see the improvement. Each report is charged at US$8. Many researchers find this useful for documentation purposes.

Yes. Each certificate includes our company details and contact information. Universities can contact us at info@pmproofreading.com to verify the authenticity of any certificate we have issued.

If a journal has a specific certificate format requirement, let us know and we will customize the certificate to match their template. This has rarely been necessary as our standard certificate is widely accepted.

Proofreading and editing costs US$5.50 per 500 words. For example, a 5,000-word manuscript costs US$55. This includes grammar correction, style improvement, academic tone enhancement, and a free language editing certificate.

AI humanizing costs US$9.50 per 500 words. This includes rewriting flagged sections plus a free Turnitin AI Checker report to confirm the text passes as human-written.

Paraphrasing costs US$7.50 per 500 words. You can send the full manuscript or only the sections that need paraphrasing. You are charged based on the word count of the sections we work on.

Both the standard Turnitin similarity report and the Turnitin AI Checker report cost US$8 per report. These can be ordered as standalone services or added to any editing order.

We accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and PayPal. All payments are processed securely. We can also accommodate bank transfers for institutional orders.

Yes. We offer volume discounts for theses, dissertations, and institutional orders involving multiple manuscripts. Contact us with your project details and we will provide a custom quote.

Payment is required before we begin editing. After you submit your manuscript, we send a quote. Once you approve and pay, editing begins immediately. This ensures we can allocate the right editor and meet your deadline.

Yes. We provide detailed invoices and payment receipts that include our company name, address, service description, and amount paid. These documents are suitable for grant reimbursement and institutional expense claims.

No. The price we quote is the price you pay. There are no additional charges for the language editing certificate, tracked changes, or standard delivery. Rush delivery may have an additional fee that will be clearly stated in your quote.

We offer free re-editing if you are not satisfied with the quality. If the issue cannot be resolved through re-editing, we will discuss a partial or full refund on a case-by-case basis. Customer satisfaction is our priority.

Yes. The language editing certificate is always included free of charge with every proofreading and editing order. There is no extra cost.

Yes. You can combine editing, paraphrasing, AI humanizing, citation formatting, and Turnitin reports in a single order. We will quote each service separately so you can see the breakdown clearly.

No. Our pricing is the same for all academic disciplines and complexity levels. Whether your paper is in medicine, engineering, or humanities, the per-word rate remains the same.

After you upload your manuscript at pmproofreading.com/inquire, we review the document and send you a detailed quote via email within a few hours. The quote includes the word count, service cost, and estimated delivery time.

Rush delivery fees depend on the word count and urgency. The rush fee, if applicable, is clearly shown in your quote before you make any payment. Standard delivery (2–4 days) has no additional fee.

Yes. The majority of our clients are international researchers. We serve academics from over 60 countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Our services are designed specifically for non-native English speakers publishing in English language journals.

We edit manuscripts written in English, including those translated from another language. If your manuscript has been translated into English and needs polishing, our editors will improve the English to publication quality. We also offer manual translation services from many source languages.

Yes. Our editors have extensive experience working with East Asian researchers. They understand common patterns such as article omission, passive voice overuse, and direct translation structures that are typical when writing English from Japanese, Korean, or Chinese.

Yes. We work with many researchers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and other Arabic-speaking countries. Our editors are familiar with common English writing challenges for Arabic speakers, including sentence structure, article usage, and preposition errors.

Yes. We have a large client base in Turkey, Iran, and across the Middle East. Our editors understand the specific language patterns of Turkish and Farsi speakers and can effectively improve manuscripts from these regions for international journal submission.

Yes. We serve a large number of researchers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. While English proficiency is generally good in these countries, academic journal English requires a specific formal register that our editors specialize in.

Yes. Southeast Asia is one of our largest markets. We help researchers from Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia publish in international journals. Many universities in these countries require language editing certificates for journal submission.

Yes. We work with researchers from Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and across Europe. Even researchers with strong English skills use our service for the final polish that ensures their manuscripts meet native-speaker standards.

Yes. We serve researchers from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Somalia, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and many other African countries. We understand the unique challenges faced by African academics seeking to publish in international journals and offer competitive pricing.

Yes. We work with researchers from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and other post-Soviet countries. Many of these researchers translate their papers from Russian and need English editing to reach publication quality. Our editors specialize in improving translated academic text.

Yes. The majority of our clients submit to Scopus, SCI, SSCI, and Web of Science indexed journals. Our editors understand the language quality standards expected by these high-impact journals and edit accordingly.

Yes. Our website is available in over 15 languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Tagalog, Polish, Russian, and Czech. You can select your language from the language switcher on any page.

Our team is based in New York (Eastern Time), but we serve researchers worldwide and operate effectively across all time zones. You can submit your manuscript at any time and we will respond within a few hours regardless of your location.

Our prices are listed in US dollars, but PayPal and credit card processors automatically convert to your local currency at the current exchange rate. You can pay from any country using any major credit card or PayPal account.

Yes. We offer manual language translation services from many source languages to English. This is a full human translation — not machine translation — performed by bilingual academic translators. The price is quoted after inspection of your manuscript.