Getting Started: Undergraduate Substantive Edits
If you're concerned about the way your argument is presented, then you probably need Substantive Edits.
A substantive edit refers to the rhetorical situation of your essay, which includes your purpose, your audience, your genre/media, and your voice and style.
Substantive edits do not take into account grammar, punctuation, typos, word choice, spelling, formatting, or related issues. If you order a Level 3 reading of your paper, it will not include copy editing or proofreading.
At this level, we will help you clarify your purpose with a well-developed thesis statement, target the appropriate audience with appeals to logos/ethos/pathos, identify and remove logical fallacies, help you present your information in the appropriate genre, and suggest ways to strengthen your voice and create an appropriate tone.
A substantive edit refers to the rhetorical situation of your essay, which includes your purpose, your audience, your genre/media, and your voice and style.
Substantive edits do not take into account grammar, punctuation, typos, word choice, spelling, formatting, or related issues. If you order a Level 3 reading of your paper, it will not include copy editing or proofreading.
At this level, we will help you clarify your purpose with a well-developed thesis statement, target the appropriate audience with appeals to logos/ethos/pathos, identify and remove logical fallacies, help you present your information in the appropriate genre, and suggest ways to strengthen your voice and create an appropriate tone.
Step 3: How long is your essay?
We edit essays that are anywhere from 200 words to 10,000 words, and beyond. Click here to find the final rates for Substantive Edits based on the length of your essay.
