The following information elaborates on editorial services provided by Precise Edit. General descriptions of services, rates, and service packages for various document types are available on the Document Types page and under the tabs above.
(Non-editorial/specialized services are below.)

Editing:

• revise for clarity, conciseness, coherency, voice, persuasiveness, organization, consistency, language accuracy and appropriateness, style, and word choice;
• analyze content;
• reorganize for logical progression of content;
• write or rewrite text for organization, clarity, and transitions between ideas;
• proofread; and
• format for consistency.

Copy editing/proofreading:

• correct mechanical errors (e.g., grammar, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, word usage);
• adjust numbering and listing; and
• format for consistency. 

Citation review:

• ensure that reference list items meet the style guide requirements;
• format reference list items to the required style guide; and
• confirm that in-text citations are paired with reference list items and vice versa. 

Résumé polishing:

• ensure consistent format and style;
• organize content logically;
• revise for a professional style and appearance; and
• edit and proofread. 

The following information elaborates on non-editorial services provided by Precise Edit. General descriptions of services, rates, and service packages are available on the specialized services page and under the tabs above.

Manuscript review and analysis:

• thoroughly read the manuscript;
• analyze content, organization, style, and appropriateness for the intended audience and purpose;
• prepare global comments and recommendations; and
• embed comments throughout the document to address specific questions and comments.

Note: Many authors combine this with manuscript editing. (First the manuscript is reviewed. Then, following author revisions, the manuscript is edited.)

Training:

Precise Edit can provide training both off-site and at your location. Off-site training can be conducted through phone, desktop sharing, or e-mail. We can customize training to meet your specific writing needs. As each client's needs are unique, call us to discuss how we may provide the training services you need.

Transcription:

Transcription is performed by a person, not a computer program, thus ensuring greater accuracy. Error checking for spelling, word selection, and punctuation are available to increase the usefulness of the transcription.

Translation:

Translation may be from Spanish, French, or German to English, or the reverse. Translation is not word-for-word but is based on content to ensure the final text is both accurate and appropriate for the target language. Proofreading is included in translation services.

Note: Editing is recommended for all documents translated to English.

Résumé development:

You send us your critical, relevant information, and we will build your résumé for you. We have many professional designs from which to choose, and which will help you present yourself in a professional and compelling manner.

Grant proposal writing:

• collaborate with the recipient organization to understand needs and identify current research,
• review and analyze request for proposals;
• prepare competitive proposals to address RFP requirements and the organization's plans;
• present proposal to organization and collaborating on proposal revisions; and
• submit the proposal (if requested).

Grant proposal review:

• review and analyze request for proposals;
• provide a comprehensive review of the content and competitiveness of the proposal;
• make recommendations for further development of proposal elements;
• analyze the efficacy of the proposed strategies and accompanying evaluation plan;
• analyze alignment of the proposal narrative, evaluation, and budget; and
• make recommendations for the organization and language of the proposal.

Note: Editing is recommended for all proposals to improve competitiveness.