22/10/2019
Assalamu'alaikum and greetings everyone!
We are currently not providing any proofreading service for a while. However, we are so thankful for the messages and enquiries. In order to make up for this, we are glad to share a few tips on YOUR RIGHT AS A CLIENT. This is applicable to any proofreading service providers.
YOUR RIGHT BEFORE GETTING YOUR DOCUMENT PROOFREAD.
1. First of all, please discuss with your supervisors either to run the Turnitin or proofread. We have clients who need to do second proofreading after running the Turnitin, which doubles the proofreading costs.
2. You are actually eligible to decide on FOUR criteria before proceeding with any proofreading service provider.
3. PROOFREADING FIELD. Proficiency in the language does not always ensure good command with the specific jargon of a field. You sure do not want your Physics paper to be poetic enough to enter a language journal!
4. SAMPLE. You can and should get a sample from the proofreader so that you can decide on the quality of the work. You may also ask your SVs to have a look on the sample. The tips is to provide excerpt from the middle page because the first few pages are often nicely written. Get a paragraph out from the middle pages for the sample.
5. LENGTH OF SERVICE. You can decide on the length of service to match with your deadline. Good service provider will provide you a few options to decide on. However, this criterion depends on the next criterion ;)
6. Finally, PRICE! The one main concern among clients is price. It is always practical to ask for a few price quotations. The prices may vary depending on the complexity of the work and also length of service. Again, decide on the price that suit your budget.
Hope this helps! We wish everyone ease and blissful writing journey. The only way to the end is not to give up. In fact, it is okay if you need some time. Good cakes always take to bake, anyway.
Oh, we would suggest Proofreaders United - Your Postgraduate Services Center.
P/s: If time permits, we will share on YOUR RIGHT AS CLIENT POST SERVICE. Still, always bear in mind, the proofreaders also have their right as the service providers.
Lots of love,
ProofRead2u