Language Editing Service
Clear writing helps reviewers focus on scientific contribution rather than language issues.
JM offers guidance on language editing to support authors who need assistance preparing manuscripts.
Support for clarity and structure
Grammar and syntax
Edits improve readability without changing meaning.
Terminology alignment
Field specific terms remain accurate and consistent.
Structure
Paragraph and section flow is improved for clarity.
Figure references
Edits ensure figures and tables are referenced correctly.
Consistency checks
Abbreviations and labels are standardized.
Final review
Authors review edits for scientific accuracy.
Reference checks
Citations remain aligned after edits.
Tone
Maintain a professional academic voice.
Plan for editing timelines
Request editing early if you have a fixed submission deadline.
Editing does not change science
Language editing improves clarity but does not alter data or conclusions.
Review carefully
Authors should review all edits to confirm accuracy and intent.
Editing improves clarity but does not influence editorial decisions.
What editing can and cannot do
Editing improves clarity, grammar, and structure, but it does not change scientific content or resolve methodological issues.
Improve readability
Clear language helps reviewers understand tasks, analyses, and conclusions without confusion or misinterpretation.
Check scientific meaning
Authors should confirm that edits preserve intended meaning, especially for technical terminology and statistical results.
Plan for revisions
Allow time to review edits and incorporate changes before submission, especially when multiple authors need to approve language.
What to expect
Editing typically returns a marked manuscript and a clean copy so authors can review changes easily.
Provide full files
Submit the full manuscript and any key figures so the editor can check consistency between text and visuals.
Confirm terminology
Verify that technical terms, abbreviations, and statistical notation remain correct after edits.
Merge changes carefully
If multiple authors contribute edits, reconcile changes to avoid inconsistent terminology.
Improve reader understanding
Language editing helps readers focus on the science rather than grammar or structure. Clear writing is especially important for interdisciplinary memory research where audiences may include clinicians, psychologists, and neuroscientists. Authors should review edited text to confirm that terminology and statistical meaning remain accurate.
Set expectations
Language editing is most effective when the scientific content is finalized. Complete your analyses and confirm coauthor approval before requesting edits.
Confirm final wording
Share edited files with coauthors to confirm that meaning, terminology, and statistical reporting remain accurate.
Align terminology
Check that key terms and abbreviations are consistent across the abstract, methods, and results.
Focus on clarity
Editing supports clarity and flow, but authors remain responsible for scientific accuracy.
Check accuracy
Confirm that edits do not change scientific meaning.
Final scan
A final read through helps catch minor errors.
Need Support From JM?
For policy, submission, or editorial questions, contact [email protected].
