Tuesday 13 February 2018

Most Effective Editing Tools for eBook


Tools to Minimize Effort & Time and Enhance Productivity

Availing the expertise of a robust editing tool: While standard dictionaries, thesaurus, style guides, and grammar guides do help to finesse the art of language editing. The tools typically use AI to analyze the content. They do not replace the need for manual editing; rather these tools make it easier for human editors to use their skills productively to focus more on writing.

Let us have a glimpse at few of the popular tools that can pave the way for impressive writing.

Grammarly is a free English language grammar and spelling checker tool developed by Grammarly, Inc. It is one of the best tools to check spelling and grammar. It gets installed as an add-in for Microsoft® Office which makes it easy to access it while typing Word documents. It will not perform edits directly; the mistakes are highlighted and we need to take a call on incorporating the feedback given. Just complying with its suggestions without assessing may lead to imperfect documents.

ProWritingAid is compared to your personal writing coach. Apart from correct grammar, this tool will propose 1000s of style improvements to enhance readability. It is one of the popular and easy to use writing tool which checks overused and repeated words apart from the usual check for grammar, spelling mistakes and plagiarism.

Hemingway Editor helps to increase the readability of writing by identifying and flagging areas of improvement. It also suggests alternatives for improvement in certain aspects of English grammar. The important areas of focus are passive voice, use of adverbs, complex sentence etc.

AutoCrit is an easy-to-use online manuscript editing tool that provides you notable insights on your writing especially on aspects such as pacing, momentum, dialogue, word choice, repetition etc. It is more popular with fiction writers and also allows you to benchmark your writing with other published fiction works.

CorrectEnglish is your writing assistant to grammar-check, proofread, get word suggestions, originality, & plagiarism and much more. The big advantage of using CorrectEnglish is it provides cross-lingual grammar help in 7 languages. It also has built-in tools that allow users to apply style guide formats effortlessly (APA, MLA, and Chicago etc.).

Using the right combination of Tech and Touch: The above provides an intro to the overall features of the listed tools. But remember that there is no one single tool that is apt for all scenarios! Each tool has its own advantages and limitations. When we decide to use an editing tool, we should consider qualities such as; device support, pricing model, and special requirements such as working environment, configurability to our preferences, multilingual etc. 

Let us keep in mind that while technology provides immense benefits it is not always the right answer. There are instances when something can be compromised – like your creativity, or great attention to detail. Even the best automated tool cannot deliver great outcomes without a little human intervention.
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Thursday 1 February 2018

Writing a strong Research Paper


The Next Big Step after hard work and research is creating a draft of research paper and making it suitable for publication. With multiple editing rounds one can ensure that the draft is perfected and there is no room left for further improvement.
Here are few tips that we need to keep in mind while editing
Language: The manuscript should be presented using the language of genre and correct style. Accurate language will help to enhance clarity of explanation, the rationality of the line of reasoning and aid in creating an overall positive impression. Many publishers expect the authors to present their research work adhering to their publication’s standards and guidelines. So it’s best to be familiar with the associated manuscript submission guidelines and follow the recommended editorial and writing style.

Structure/Organization: Most manuscripts usually follow the structure consisting of Title, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussions and Conclusions. 

Regarding Citation and References:  It is not uncommon for researchers to refer other published work and extrapolate their findings. These sources of information have to be properly cited and listed in the references section. This is to give due credit to the original author, to allow readers easy access to further study of cited works and most important to avoid plagiarism. Anything quoted in the content should have an entry in the reference section and vice versa. The preferred citation style and format to be used depends on the journal or publisher you’re writing for and has to be strictly adhered to.

Getting the Facts right: Accurate facts are very important to add credibility to your publication. At times it is better to play it safe by getting important content reviewed by a subject matter expert to determine factual accuracy.

Presenting evidences and examples: Evidence and examples help to emphasize the observations and facts of the research. And the way you analyze, interpret, and present your data goes a long way to add relevance and significance to your claims. Evidences should be provided judiciously to support your assertions with suitable clarity of course!

You have done the hard and impressive research work followed by the creation of first draft. At LanguageEdit we can help you take the next step. Our team of experienced editors with relevant subject matter expertise can work with you to improve the quality of manuscripts by providing support on everything from language use to scientific proofreading and Technical editorial services. 
Get in touch with us now to benefit from a publication ready paper!
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Friday 26 January 2018

Simple rules for proofreading your own work


From studying cells in the lab to complicated clinical trials and vaccines, researchers all over the world work hard to develop better treatment and cures. The most rewarding aspect of their work is to ensure that it gets accepted for publication in leading journals. 

A jumpstart for researchers seeking publication in international journals is to have their work present incorrect scientific English. This will enable the reviewers to assess the document appropriately. 
This is where the language editing services at LanguageEdit can help. Our editing services make the process of preparing and submitting a STM manuscript much easier.

Here are some simple editing tips:

  • Use an industry-wide style guide to ensure consistency in spelling, capitalization, formatting etc. 
  • Whether you're working with a team or alone, use Track Changes to edit a Word document more proficiently. 
  • Turn  negative statements into positive ones whenever possible
  • Keep average sentence length to be shorter than 20 words
  • Check that verb tenses are consistent
  • Avoid using too much of technical jargon
  • Avoid big words 
  • Punctuation requires special attention
  • Check for missing quotes and formatting inconsistencies
  • Its best to put numbers into visuals like graphs, charts, tables 
  • Be consistent with capitalization, hyphen style 
  • Recheck quotations with original source
  • Recheck references
  • Structure and organize your thoughts and ideas in a way that is easy for the reader to follow

Example:


Incorrect Usage: Head is normocephalic, atraumatic. Extremities are intact. 

Healthcare Documentation specialist corrected: Head is normocephalic, atraumatic. Extraocular movements are intact.
Medical content errors affecting patient safety. Excellent proofreading skills are critical for a Medical Transcriptionist. Correcting the language and grammatical errors in the medical manuscript is only a part of Medical Editing. We will make it perfect.

And above all let your research create an impact by letting us check and improve the quality of your work once you have completed the draft. 

We will help to fine-tune your academic work and reach out to potential audience as never before.
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Tuesday 26 December 2017

Common English errors? Proofread here


It is a known fact that students with a passion for research focus more on the subject than on language style and use. While proofreading for content corrects typographical errors, check for omissions, duplication etc., it is Language Editing that enhances the final quality check. Proofreading along with language editing will improve chances of publication while retaining the quality of research.

So what is Language Editing all about?

Language edit is the art of correcting English language errors and finesse the manuscript.

For Examples:
  • “Your home” and “You’re home” – Common grammar errors.
  • “I’m fine!” and I’m fine? - Using a question mark for an answer may confuse the reader.
There errors may look avoidable, however it may not convey the right message to the reader

The best way to fine-tune content is by using the tried-and-tested Language Editors team at LanguageEdit, seasoned experts covering all disciplines will check the rules in detail and make the content more impressive.

A person with the relevant academic background; someone who specializes in the subject and is familiar with the terminology in that area will work on your manuscript. 

By the time the final round of editing is completed, the manuscript has better structure, clarity, is better expressed, sounds more logical, and is free of language issues. Most important is the effective communication of research findings to the readers and reviewers.

Now you will agree that Language Editing is an essential step for successful publishing.
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