Why My Editor Always Has the Last Word: The Importance of Getting Your Research Edited Prior To Publishing

By Gunjan Khashu Aug 22, 2023 1248 0

Writing a publication-ready research paper is a work of art. It takes monumental effort to effectively and accurately write down every step and action taken to reach the desired result. However, frequently, for researchers, the final stage of refining their research demands the utmost exertion, with no assurance of achieving the intended outcome. Punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, logical flow, and formatting might seem like mere cosmetic effects; nevertheless, a poorly edited paper is frequently the underlying cause of rejection.

The question that arises from the situation mentioned above is: What is the solution? The answer is actually quite simple. The easiest approach is to have your research paper edited by an experienced native English language editor. This way, you can benefit from a fresh perspective that will identify any editorial errors and ensure the accuracy of the flow and formatting. One can then argue in favor of using AI tools such as Grammarly and ChatGPT. In today's time, when ChatGPT is allegedly the most popular option, should someone choose a human editor to edit their paper? The answer is a resounding YES.

Having a human checking your work brings you the added advantage of them asking you intelligent questions to check your thought process before blindly striking out large chunks of your research or simply adding a comma here or there to spit out a very impersonal outcome. Unlike AI tools that might mechanically insert or delete content without context, a human editor ensures a personalized touch. An AI-assisted tool lacks the ability to discern when to pause and consult with you, the researcher. This could lead to the inadvertent removal of crucial research components, potentially resulting in rejection. On the contrary, a human editor is capable of preventing such judgment errors. As the researcher, you always retain the ability to ask and respond to questions, leading to an outcome that best aligns with your desired goals.

Keeping in mind the above, we at Accuracy, provide researchers with top-notch human editing experience, to ensure that your message is well understood and the document is publication-ready. Some of the other benefits of hiring our services include:

Thorough editing and proofreading by native editors to ensure 100% language and grammar accuracy, cohesive structure, and logical organization
Benefit from two subject matter experts handling various aspects of editing and reviewing
Ability to communicate with editors
Free formatting to ensure adherence to journal guidelines and popular style guides (CMOS, AMA, APA, MLA, ACS, IEEE, among others)
Free Accuracy Certificate
Free Re-editing (up to 20% changes) for 365 days
Free Cover Letter (for academic manuscripts/research papers)
Word Count Reduction (up to 20% for free)

Another crucial rationale for engaging the assistance of a native English editor for your academic research paper is to uphold your "academic voice." In academic writing, as the researcher, it is extremely important that your research paper reflects your writing style, expression, and voice. This practice effectively demonstrates your mastery over your own ideas. Your readers and target journals are most interested in reading research that best reflects your academic style. With a human editor, you never run the risk of losing this personal style and becoming yet another Google-style machine-generated paper.

As the researcher of any paper, the decision of the level of editing you require always lies with you. You might choose to go all in and choose a Premium Editing service that comprises a comprehensive structural, language, and grammar edit, or take the medium route for a Copyediting service for a thorough language and grammar edit, or simply choose to get your paper proofread to finalize it. Several companies offer a range of editorial services. For example, Accuracy's offers all of these professional editing services helping you put across your ideas clearly and succinctly. The decision is always yours. However, getting the help of a native English editor can help you make your publishing journey quicker, easier, and much more time efficient.

About Accuracy:

Accuracy is founded by business and publishing industry experts, with a cumulative experience of 25+ years. We provide language solutions to researchers, corporations, book authors, and more. We are headquartered in the UAE, with core members contributing from countries such as the UK, Canada, and India.