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Substantive editing vs Copy editing

5 years ago in Editing , Substantive Editing By nadeemimi


I’m confused between Substantive editing and Copy editing. I want to know the difference between them before I start with the editing process.

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By Manpreet Jaiswal Answered 5 years ago

Substantive editing is ideal if you need to analyse the logical flow, accuracy of the content, inclusion of information, and coherence of the arguments. And copy writing does in-depth edit of the thesis and cuts down wordiness, tighten the language and create a better reader experience. Editing copy for spellings, grammar and punctuation returns a paper free from language errors.


By Ashish Prahakar Answered 5 years ago

Hi Nadeemjmi. a) Substantive editing evaluates a document as a whole. Some sentences may be eliminated or added in substantive editing. At so the paragraphs may be rewritten, compressed, or expanded. Whereas copy editing corrects grammatical errors, style, repetition, word usage, and jargon. Substantive editing checks for Structure, Language and Content. b) On the other hand copy editing checks for error in the spellings, capitalization, punctuation, verb tenses and other grammatical errors. It also involves checking for continuity, sentence structure, paragraph lengths, word choices, and missing words. In simple words, copy editing involves correcting the language of the text. Do you want to edit your thesis?


By nadeemimi Answered 5 years ago

Actually yes. I want to edit my thesis before submitting it to my supervisor.


By Ashish Prahakar Answered 5 years ago

Oh! Well in that case I would advise you to get your thesis edited my a team of professionals. Don’t just try to edit your work on your own and burn your hands.


By nadeemimi Answered 5 years ago

Do you know any organisation which can get my work done?


By Ashish Prahakar Answered 5 years ago

Yes. I have availed editing service from https://www.thesisindia.in/. They provide top-notch services. The team edited my thesis and yes I obtain get an approval ready thesis. I’m very much satisfied with their service. You can give a try too.


By nadeemimi Answered 5 years ago

OK thanks. I will surely consider your words.


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