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How to edit a PhD thesis (without going mad)

Jun 5, 2020

Your PhD thesis is the culmination of years of coursework and research and it can seem pretty overwhelming. Once you complete a draft, your work is far from over. Editing and proofreading are a significant part of your work on your dissertation, but after drafting your chapters, you might feel like you have no idea where to start editing. 

This is where we come in. We’re going to walk you through the dos and dont’s of editing a dissertation thesis chapter to help the process seem less daunting. If you’re ready to learn about how to edit your PhD thesis, read on. 

Do Walk Away and Take a Break

This might seem counterintuitive. You’re finished with a chapter and now you should walk away? The purpose of  taking a break  is to clear your head. Don’t just take a 10-minute break either. Take a whole day, maybe more if you can spare them, and then come back with fresh eyes and a cleared mind to begin editing. 

Don’t Edit as You Write 

You might be tempted to go back and edit after every few paragraphs or pages, but try to resist that urge. If you wait until you have an entire draft of a chapter ready, you will make things much easier on yourself.

If you can wait, you can then move entire sections, judge the quality of a paragraph or section in terms of the entire chapter, and have a better idea of the full picture of the chapter rather than just a small section.

Do Create a Plan

Before you start editing, have a plan. Start with one chapter (do not try to edit the entire dissertation at once) and lay out what you are looking for.

When you edit the first draft of your chapter, you should ask yourself questions as you go through it. You want to examine how it might be improved, what you need to add, what might need to be removed, and what might need to be moved to another section.

Set yourself up with a list of questions to ask yourself as you review each chapter. Yours might differ based on your discipline, but here are some general questions you can start with:

Whether it’s the introduction, literature review, results, or discussion and conclusion chapters, you had a purpose when writing them. That purpose should be clear at the beginning of the chapter and you should carry that through the entire chapter. Ask yourself:

• What is the purpose of this chapter?
• Did I make that clear? (i.e., is there a clearly stated purpose of the chapter at the beginning?)
• Does this chapter and the material in it logically follow the previous chapter?
• Are there places where things don’t fit or seem to come out of nowhere within the chapter?
• Am I using adequate transitions between paragraphs and sections?
• Have I used existing research to justify your process and/or explained that your research is the first on the topic?
• Is the chapter well-organised and easy to read?
• Have I appropriately used headings and subheadings to help the flow and organisation?
• Do I have a strong conclusion that isn’t just a summary of the chapter and gives the reader an idea of the content of the next chapter?
• Does the writing flow from section to section and chapter to chapter?
• Have I established myself as an academic authority on the subject?
• Can I make the writing more concise?

These questions are relevant for each chapter of your dissertation.

Your PhD Thesis. On one page.

Don’t proofread during the editing .

The editing step is focused more on big-picture items, not line edits. Sure, you can fix typos, but don’t worry too much about the small details. The  thorough proofreading  will come later.

You might even hire a  professional proofreader  to handle the line-item editing for you once your draft is finished and edited. Otherwise, the proofreading comes when the writing is done and the PhD is nearly complete.

Do Edit in Stages

The logical editing process is to focus on each chapter at a time. After each chapter is finished, you can edit it (after you’ve walked away from it a bit).

You can also choose to focus on one editorial issue at a time. For example, you could first go through to check for structure in one editing session and then check for purpose in another (this way is a bit more complex and you often find yourself focusing on everything in an editing session, so try a few different methods to see what works best for you).

Don’t Edit the Entire Thing at Once

Just like you need to walk away from a chapter and give yourself a break from it before editing, you also need to give yourself a break between editing sessions. The thought of sitting down to edit the entire dissertation, which could be several hundred pages, is probably extremely overwhelming. It’s enough to make someone procrastinate the editing process because it seems like such a daunting task.

Don’t do this to yourself! Instead, set goals. Decide how much you will edit in one day and stick to that. This will help you to manage your time and also make sure your eyes and mind are fresh as you edit. As you get fatigued from so much reading and editing, you’ll start to miss things.

You didn’t sit down to write the entire thing in one sitting, so don’t expect yourself to edit the whole thing in one sitting.

How to Edit a PhD Thesis Effectively

Unless you’ve written a dissertation before, chances are you are stuck on how to edit a PhD thesis chapter. Use these tips to make the editing process more manageable and less overwhelming. It’s a lot of work, but so is the writing process. You want your final draft to be the best it can be.

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You have put in years of hard work toward your Master’s or Ph.D.; the last thing you need is to have your work critiqued due to imperfect language and structure. Our editing experts help you eliminate grammar and language mistakes and enhance the overall presentation of your thesis.  Choose either Thesis Essentials or Thesis Pro service based on your unique requirements.

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Thesis Essentials provides a thorough grammar and language revision, so you won't have to worry about basic language mistakes. It is suitable for students who are confident in their writing and/or under close guidance from their research advisers. Thesis Pro gives you more holistic editing that not only ensures your manuscript is free of error but also enhances its content presentation.

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Enago offers 3 academic editing services- Top Impact Scientific Editing ,  Substantive Editing , and  Copy Editing - targeting authors who wish to publish their research in international journals. Two to three editors edit each manuscript in the same research field for precise adherence to academic publishing conventions. These services also provide additional support for journal submission, including revision against peer reviewers' comments.

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Our thesis services may be equated to proofreading (Thesis Essentials) and copy editing (Thesis Pro). Neither of these services offers content edits or structural reviews. However, our experts will point out the issues they notice in Thesis Pro.

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Even though there are many distinct citation/reference formats, they all generally adhere to one of three basic principles: parenthetical, numerical, or note citations. Our thesis editors are well-versed with your institution's regulations and have over 10 years of experience in thesis editing & formatting.

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We offer a flat 15% off on our thesis editing services regardless of the word count of your paper, our thesis editing rates start at 18 cents/word because we understand that students are on a tight budget.

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Yes, if your thesis is more than 10,000 words, you will receive a sample of about 200 words. This example edit gives you an idea of the editor's editing approach as well as an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. Alternatively, you can check our editing sample here .  How does the sample edit work? After placing your order via the free trial form , you will receive the sample edit within 24 hours. You will then have 24 hours to let us know if you are satisfied with the sample or if there is anything you would like the editor to change.  

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With our thesis proofreading service, we will assign your paper to an expert academic editor. When they have your document, they will:

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• Check that your references are clear and complete

And to help ensure you are always in control of the final draft, whenever possible, we will provide two copies of your edited thesis:

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This Track Changes copy will highlight any change we make to your document, so you can review and approve them at your leisure. And if your  chosen file format  doesn’t support Track Changes, we will adapt our process to match.

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The PhD student can derive additional untold insights from having an extra set of expert eyes review their work at each stage of the thesis-writing process. PRS’s English language experts specialize in:

• Constructive feedback that allows the PhD student to focus on theories, research and writing. Feedback helps to eliminate any second guessing and lingering doubts concerning the validity of the thesis.
• Identifying any existing or potential dissertation proofreading pitfalls. The benefit of addressing editing concerns that may become critical to developing the thesis’s framework in a precise and measurable manner is immense.
• PhD thesis proofreading services provide concrete solutions to address specifically English language grammatical and structural concerns that can plague the student and stifle the writing process.
• Applying formal English language editing to simplify complex terms and phrasing. To be convincing, the content must be coherent to the student as well as to the audience.
• Checking the thesis for sentence structure and the proper use of verbs, adjectives and tense, which support clarity of thought and writing.
• Assigning a PhD thesis editing expert, proficient in the student’s field of academic study, is essential to understanding how best to improve the thesis through proofreading.
• PRS’s PhD thesis proofreaders are also experts in establishing a method of communicating with the student to answer questions. Establishing a rapport early in the process makes the PhD thesis editing workflow manageable.
• The experts at PRS not only have expertise in PhD dissertation proofreading services but additionally possess exceptional organizational skills to eliminate excess, repetitive data.

Why Are Our PhD Thesis Editing Services the Preferred Editing and Proofreading Option? The trained proofreaders of PRS’s PhD thesis proofreading services correct and polish writing and assist the PhD student with its mechanics. There are advantages to conducting PhD thesis editing at each stage of the student’s writing process. An expert looks closely at each word to scrutinize the thesis’s details. Utilizing PhD thesis proofreading services at different stages, from the initial introduction to the overarching topic, hypotheses, methodology, main findings and contributions, helps to clarify the writing. This reassures the PhD student that he or she is on the right track. For the PhD student, who is possibly overwhelmed by facts and figures, PhD proofreading services that can assist with time management effectively provide a feeling of confidence. Submission Guidelines Absolutely. Having high-quality PhD thesis proofreading services apply all the necessary proofreading elements is essential for transforming a PhD thesis into one with the highest possible standard. Only English-speaking experts, proficient in grammar and linguistics, are capable of properly wielding editing techniques. Transcribing a PhD student thesis while holding onto the original meaning requires more than knowledge and experience; it takes the skills inherent to PhD thesis editing provided by accomplished PhD holders. Taking advantage of PhD thesis editing ensures better results. Having an expert, proficient in English and PhD thesis proofreading services, can situate and formalize the long academic and emotional journey. Presenting material that has a relevant framework and accuracy and is persuasive will ensure better results up to the very end.

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