Academic Writing

Academic writing is governed by conventions that differ from most other forms of writing. A well-researched piece of work must present its evidence logically, develop a clear argument and meet the academic standards expected by its institution or publisher. Editorial support helps ensure that the writing communicates the research effectively without compromising academic integrity.

Structure and Argument

Strong academic writing develops ideas in a logical sequence, with each section contributing to the overall argument. We review the organisation of the document, the flow between sections and paragraphs, and the clarity of individual arguments so that readers can follow the progression of the research with ease.

Academic Conventions

Every discipline has its own expectations regarding style, terminology, referencing and presentation. Editorial review considers consistency of terminology, formal academic language, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure while respecting the conventions appropriate to the subject and the required referencing style.

Working with Researchers

We work with undergraduate and postgraduate students, doctoral researchers and academic authors, including those writing in English as an additional language. Where wording is unclear or a passage could be interpreted in different ways, suggestions are discussed so that the final document accurately reflects the intended meaning while remaining entirely the author's own work.