How fast can Scribbr proofread my document?

The fastest turnaround time is 12 hours.

You can upload your document at any time and choose between three deadlines:

12 hours
24 hours
3 days
7 days

Frequently asked questions: Academic Editing Service

Can I get a sample edit?: Yes, if your document is longer than 20,000 words, you will get a sample of approximately 2,000 words. This sample edit gives you a first impression of the editor’s editing style and a chance to ask questions and give feedback.

How does the sample edit work?

You will receive the sample edit within 12 hours after placing your order. You then have 24 hours to let us know if you’re happy with the sample or if there’s something you would like the editor to do differently.

Read more about how the sample edit works
Can I receive a certificate of proofreading?: Yes, we can provide a certificate of proofreading.

As soon as the editor delivers the edit, you can email us at info@scribbr.com to request a certificate.

Please indicate the following in your email:

Your order number

Your full name

The title of your work

We will create a PDF certificate and email it to you as soon as possible.
Does the editor understand my field of study?: All Scribbr editors are language experts with interests in different subject areas.

You can indicate your field of study when you upload your document. We’ll make sure that the editor who proofreads your work is familiar with your discipline and its specialist vocabulary.

These are the fields of study you can choose from, and examples of the main subjects in each field:

Business and Management: Business Administration, Hotel Management, Accountancy, Marketing

Economics: Business Economics, Econometrics, Finance

IT and Engineering: ICT, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering

Natural and Life Sciences: Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry

Geography, Agriculture and Environment: Ecology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning

Health and Medical Sciences: Medicine, Obstetrics, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Dentistry

Arts and Humanities: Philosophy, History, Literature, Cultural Studies, Theology

Law and Policy: Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Human Rights

Social and Behavioral Sciences: Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Communication Sciences

Other

Editors don’t have to be experts in the content of your paper, but they do know how to present it in the best way possible! Our goal is to improve your writing and give you feedback on the readability, structure, logic, and clarity of your text. We know from experience that the most effective editors are specialists in language and academic writing.

We’ve carefully selected and trained all of our editors to proofread theses and other academic documents. Once they’re qualified, we continue to carefully monitor their work to make sure we always deliver the highest quality.