Structure
Substantive & Structural Editing
Ensuring your research hypothesis, methodology, and theoretical arguments flow logically with cohesive transitions between chapters.
NeelsEdit
Academic & Substantive Editorial ServicesPhD & Scholarly Publishing
Substantive thesis editing and proofreading for academic rigour.
Professional academic editing and proofreading for PhD dissertations, master’s theses, journal manuscripts, and research proposals. Founded in 2013 by Dr Naila Inammdar (PhD in English), NeelsEdit refines structure, eliminates ambiguity, and aligns scholarly prose with APA, MLA, Chicago, and IEEE standards.
Four Editorial Tiers
Meticulous standards for scholarly prose.
From chapter architecture to footnote typography, our multi-pass review ensures your research stands up to committee and peer-review scrutiny.
Style
Style Guide Adherence (APA, MLA, IEEE)
Rigorous compliance with institutional guidelines and style manuals including APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, and IEEE.
Voice
Clarity & Academic Precision
Eliminating redundant phrasing, passive voice overuse, and convoluted syntax while preserving the author’s original scholarly voice.
Integrity
Citation & Reference Cross-Audit
Auditing in-text citations against your bibliography to identify missing references, formatting discrepancies, and bibliographic errors.
Questions Answered
Frequently asked questions.
Clear guidance on manuscript scope, ethics, and submission timelines.
Does academic editing violate university ethics policies?
No. NeelsEdit strictly follows ethical academic editing guidelines (such as the Council of Science Editors standards). We refine grammar, structure, tone, and citation integrity without ghostwriting research findings or altering substantive data.
What citation styles and discipline formats do you support?
We edit dissertations across Humanities, Social Sciences, Management, Law, and Sciences adhering strictly to APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, Turabian, and IEEE style guides.
What turnaround times are available for thesis editing?
Turnaround depends on manuscript length. A standard 80,000-word PhD dissertation typically takes 10 to 14 business days. Expedited review cycles are available for urgent submission deadlines.
Do you edit Statements of Purpose (SOP) and Letters of Recommendation (LOR)?
Yes. We specialize in developmental editing for competitive university admissions SOPs, research fellowship proposals, and academic letters of recommendation.
Submit for Editorial Quote
Share your thesis abstract and timeline.
Send your sample chapter or manuscript details directly to Dr Naila Inammdar at naila@nailainammdar.com for an exact scope and turnaround estimate.
Enquire about thesis editing