LANGUAGE EDITING & CHECKPOINTS

Technical Accuracy
   • Technical word choice
   • Subject-specific nomenclature
   • Appropriate units of measurement, symbols, and variables
 

Manuscript Formatting
   • As per the Journal guidelines and instructions
   • Writing style guides (APA, MLA, and CMOS)
   • Consistent citation style, consistent end-list reference style, cross-referencing between the main text and end list
   • Data consistency, cross-referencing between text and figures/tables
 

Logical Flow
   • Rearrangement, expansion, or summarizing of sections
   • Ensuring logical flow between sentences and paragraphs
   • Cross-checking appropriateness and presence of sections
 

Presentation
   • Content accurately reflects title and heading
   • Appropriate weightage to sections – checking if abstracts cover all essential points
   • Clarity and coherence
 

Content Enhancement
   • Checking if the presentation is simple and effective
   • Eliminating content repetition and redundancy
   • Verifying gaps and improving the content