Think about your first date. You brushed your teeth, combed your hair, and made sure your clothes were clean and stylish. How many times did you look in the mirror? That date felt so important to you because it was the start of a beautiful new relationship. You wanted to enjoy every advantage to impress […]
Why do we offer both proofreading and editing?
People in Malaysia often incorrectly use the words copy editing and proofreading interchangeably. We would like to tell our clients about this simple difference. Proofreading refers to fixing errors in text at a basic level. This means errors in spelling, punctuation, basic grammar, and formatting. The problems that proofreading addresses are typically obvious, even without special […]
Here’s a tip for those of you preparing a thesis or journal article
Remember to choose an English dialect before you start writing. In Microsoft Word, set the dialect with the button in the bottom status bar. Show your manuscript to friends or colleagues throughout the writing process. They may notice something you don’t, and save you a lot of time. Cite, cite, cite. It’s OK to quote, […]