Dissertation Editing
We provide comprehensive editing for doctoral dissertations and theses.
Feeling lost in your dissertation revision process?
We provide comprehensive editing, from development to line-by-line edits to a final polish.
Have you submitted your document and received no comments except a directive to “fix it?”
Or did it come back with a million comments and the same directive?
Is there an issue you can’t seem to resolve no matter how many times you re-submit?
Whatever your unique situation, we’re here to help.
What Makes Us Different
We Are Experts
Having a PhD is not enough. While many dissertation editors have PhDs, few of them have actually served on dissertation committees. Both of our editors also serve as dissertation chairs, which gives them an inside view of what your committee is looking for.
We Are Dissertation-Specific
Many of our clients come to us after they have already worked with other editors. Services that offer a 24-hour turnaround essentially run a glorified spell-check, expanded to check for APA style. Our editing goes way deeper than that: to start with, we address structural issues and dissertation-specific guidelines, and we specifically address any comments made by your chair or committee.
We Are With You the Whole Way
This is a personalized experience. You don’t just submit your paper to us and get it back with revisions. We take the time to get to know you, your research, and the specific challenges you’re facing.
We have follow-up calls to walk you through the revisions and answer any questions you have. If your committee sends your dissertation back with additional comments, we’ll help you with those at no additional charge.
In short: we’re with you until you cross the stage.
Get your dissertation edited by a real human!
(We don’t use AI. Ever.)
The 3-Step Editing Process
Step 1: Initial Consultation
You talk with your editor via Zoom or phone. They assess your needs and get a complete picture of your research needs and the goals of your academic scholarship.Step 2: Editing
Your editor performs the comprehensive edit, making sure to address any comments from your committee.Step 3: Continued Support
After the editing is complete, you have a call to go over the revisions with your editor. You have the opportunity to ask questions. If your committee sends your dissertation back with additional comments, we will help you address those.
What is comprehensive editing?
Most dissertation editing services only cover APA style, spelling, and grammar. But what most people actually need to satisfy their committee are deeper, more thoughtful revisions.
We cover the basics, but we also address structural and developmental issues, committee comments, alignment, institution-specific guidelines, style, and continuity in the document. We give you explicit instructions about how to address your committee’s comments and create a draft ready for acceptance.
Basic
1 Complete Edit (Chapters 1-5)
2 Week Turnaround Time
One 1-Hour Call Post-Edit
Grammar & Spelling
Clarity & Flow
Alignment
Dissertation-Specific Guidelines
Institution-Specific Guidelines
Premium
1 Complete Edit (Chapters 1-5)
7 Day Turnaround Time
Unlimited Calls to Discuss Edits
Grammar & Spelling
Clarity & Flow
Alignment
Dissertation-Specific Guidelines
Institution-Specific Guidelines
References Edited
Formatting (upon request)
Ultra Premium
Unlimited Edits
7 Day Turnaround Time
Occurs after the initial edit in response to committee feedback
Unlimited Calls to Discuss Edits
Grammar & Spelling
Clarity & Flow
Alignment
Dissertation-Specific Guidelines
Institution-Specific Guidelines
References Edited
Formatting (upon request)
Dissertation Coaching for Your Entire ProgramWeekly 1-hour coaching calls, email support, and document review (max 18 months)
Academic Career Accelerator3-month program after graduation
Dissertation Defense Program
Includes review of slides and a mock presentation
Meet Your Editors
Dr. Courtney Watson
Qualitative Editor
Courtney Watson, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of English at Radford University Carilion, in Roanoke, Virginia. Her areas of expertise include undergraduate and graduate curriculum development for writing courses in the health sciences and American literature. Read more.
Dr. Marissa Ericson
Quantitative Editor
Marissa Ericson, PhD is Principal Statistician at the University of California Irvine and a professor and dissertation Chair at California Lutheran University and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and California Lutheran University, teaching courses ranging from Dissertation to Research Methods. She has extensive experience with complex data sets, study design, and statistics of all levels and has authored, co-authored, and provided statistical support for many peer-reviewed publications in the broad areas of psychology, neuroscience, and survey design. Read more.
FAQs
Why should I hire a dissertation editor?
Hiring a dissertation editor can save you time, money, and stress. By having an expert work with you to address committee comments and adhere to your institution’s guidelines, you can sail swiftly towards completion and graduation.
Is my work confidential?
Yes, your work is confidential. We do not share your work with anyone outside our editorial staff. Your paper is stored on a password-protected computer that only the editor has access to.
Will you write my dissertation for me?
No, we do not write dissertations. We adhere to strict ethical guidelines and operate firmly within the bounds of academic integrity.
Do you use AI?
No! All of our editing is performed by actual humans. No AI services are employed.
Do I have to send you a Microsoft Word document?
We can edit your dissertation as a Microsoft Word or Google Document.
Can you help me prepare for my dissertation defense?
Yes! We offer a mock defense as part of our Ultra Premium package, and as a stand-alone service.
Can you guarantee acceptance of my dissertation by my committee?
Since your committee operates independently, we can’t guarantee acceptance. All papers we work on have an excellent acceptance rate. Our Premium and Ultra Premium packages also offer unlimited revisions in response to your committee’s comments.