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Oxford Journals Language Services

Before submitting your manuscript to a journal you may wish to have it professionally edited, particularly if English is not your first language. This is not a mandatory step, but may help to ensure that the academic content of your paper is fully understood by journal editors and reviewers.

English-language editing will:

  • Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Delete redundant words and phrases
  • Replace inappropriate words and generally improve clarity
  • Ensure that the tone of the language is appropriate for an academic journal.

Specialist language editing is provided by:


S.P.I Language Services

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Authors wishing to make use of their services should follow the link to their website for more information. SPI will handle all aspects of this service, including payment.

Disclaimer:

Oxford Journals neither endorses nor takes responsibility for this service, which is provided by a commercial, for-profit company. There are other specialist language editing companies that offer similar services. Language editing using this service does not restrict you to submitting your manuscript to a journal published by Oxford Journals, nor does it guarantee that your manuscript will be accepted for publication in one of our academic journals.

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