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Although many software tools, computers, and word processors offer spellcheckers, they lack the human touch essential for truly effective proofreading.
These tools often fall short in detecting complex grammar issues, technical terms, awkward phrasing, and subtle sentence structure problems with the same level of accuracy as a professional proofreader.
Even a single overlooked error can undermine your credibility and weaken your argument.
Our expert proofreaders don’t just correct mistakes—they enhance your writing for clarity, precision, and professionalism, ensuring your message resonates with maximum impact.

Let’s Officially Meet…
Hey there! I’m Chiong. As EdiThumbs’s Managing Editor with over 10 years of professional proofreading experience, Chiong leads the editorial team with a passion for crafting high-quality writing. With extensive experience helping hundreds of PhD students and researchers worldwide, he believes that editing is both an art and an essential step in creating clear, impactful content.
Chiong is also a former author and co-author of Q1 Elsevier journals, where he successfully guided students and researchers in reducing their similarity index and getting published in prestigious journals. In addition to his editorial work, he is a speaker and coach, focusing on assisting PhD candidates in crushing their viva and graduating on time. He also coaches students to develop high-impact proposals that earn top marks and distinctions.
At EdiThumbs, our editors possess a deep, almost instinctive understanding of language flow, enhanced by their strong technical and English language knowledge. This expertise allows them to bring out the artistry of editing, ensuring clarity, originality, and high-quality content.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is EdiThumbs’s service for exactly?
EdiThumbs’s services are tailored for undergraduate, master, and PhD students, researchers, as well as academics working on research proposals, theses, or journal manuscripts.
Whether you’re preparing for a proposal defense, viva exam, or aiming to publish in a top-tier journal, EdiThumbs provides expert proofreading services to help you achieve academic excellence.
Can you help me pass my viva exam with ease?
Yes, our proofreading services are designed to help you confidently prepare for your viva exam.
Beyond proofreading for grammar and spelling, we focus on enhancing the clarity, coherence, and logical flow of your manuscript.
We also provide additional support to strengthen your arguments and justifications, ensuring your thesis meets the rigorous standards of examiners.
With our expertise in viva exam criteria, we can help you submit a well-polished thesis that increases your chances of passing your viva with confidence so you can graduate on time without delays.
Our proofreading services have already been trusted by hundreds of students from various fields across the globe.
Why the heck should I listen to you?
With years of experience in academic proofreading and a deep understanding of viva exam criteria and journal publication standards, we’ve successfully proofread manuscripts for PhD students from countries like Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and many others.
This extensive experience has given us a proven track record of helping students publish in high-standard Q1 international journals, including Elsevier, IEEE, Springer, ACS, and more, primarily in the USA and UK.
We don’t just focus on grammar and spelling; we ensure your manuscript is clear, coherent, and logically structured to meet the exacting standards of top-tier academic journals.
With our expertise, English or content concerns won’t be an issue—our services are tailored to help you achieve the best results.
If you’re serious about submitting high-quality work to impress examiners or publish in prestigious journals, our services have a proven track record that can help you succeed.
Can you proofread engineering manuscripts?
Most definitely. We specialize not only in proofreading engineering manuscripts but also in a wide range of academic disciplines, including social sciences.
In fact, we’ve helped PhD research students successfully publish their engineering manuscripts in high-impact journals such as Elsevier, IEEE, Scopus, and more.
Whether you’re preparing a research proposal, thesis, or journal manuscript, we provide comprehensive support to ensure your work meets the highest standards for publication.
From clarity and coherence to technical accuracy and formatting, we make sure your engineering manuscript is polished and ready for submission.
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What types of documents do you proofread?
We offer proofreading services for research proposals, final theses, journal papers, review papers, and conference papers, ensuring they meet the highest academic standards.
What is the difference between your proofreading and others?
Our proofreading services go beyond basic spelling and grammar checks to offer a comprehensive, error-free experience.
We focus on academic rigor, ensuring clarity, coherence, and logical flow throughout your manuscript.
In addition, we provide support for formatting and strengthening justifications or arguments, leveraging our expertise in viva exam criteria and journal publication standards.
A certificate of proofreading can also be provided upon request if required by your university or journal.
We guarantee that your work will be polished, ready for submission, and tailored to impress examiners or get published in top-tier journals within 30 days.
What if I do not like your services?
Don’t worry. We provide unlimited revisions and will tweak your manuscript until you’re completely satisfied.
While all of our clients have never needed to be concerned about our proofreading quality—you can see for yourself through the positive feedback and success stories from previous clients.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring your manuscript meets your expectations and academic standards.
How long does the proofreading process take?
The time required for proofreading depends on factors such as the length, complexity, level of errors, and specific requirements of your manuscript.
We operate on a first-come, first-served basis, but typically, thesis proofreading can be completed within 7-14 days.
For those needing quicker turnaround, urgent services are available upon request to meet your deadlines.
What is your pricing structure?
Pricing is based on the length and specific requirements of your manuscript. Please contact us with details of your manuscript for an instant quotation.
Can you handle manuscripts in languages other than English?
At the moment, our proofreading services are primarily for manuscripts written in English.
How confidential is my manuscript during the proofreading process?
We respect the privacy of your work. All manuscripts are handled with the utmost confidentiality, and we’re happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) if needed.
Can I get a sample of your proofreading work?
Yes, we have samples of my proofreading work available on the current website.
Simply scroll slightly up the page to view examples of the quality and thoroughness you can expect.
Feel free to review them to get an idea of how we can enhance your manuscript.
Do you provide other services other than proofreading?
Yes, we offer several additional services beyond proofreading to support your academic needs. These include:
- Formatting Services: We ensure your manuscript complies with your university’s thesis guidelines, including layout adjustments, page updates, and captions/citations/references format checks to align with the required citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
- Writing Services: We can help strengthen your arguments by adding content to improve clarity, coherence, and academic rigor. Additionally, we offer full thesis chapter writing and journal manuscript writing services to assist with structuring and crafting your ideas effectively.
- Paraphrasing Services: If you need to reduce your similarity index, we also offer paraphrasing services to help you lower the similarity below 15%, ensuring your work meets academic integrity standards.
Do you offer additional revisions after the proofreading is completed?
Yes, additional revisions depend on the package you choose.
For certain packages, we offer the option to re-check specific sentences or parts that you modify or edit after the proofreading is completed.
This can be done even after a few weeks or months, ensuring your manuscript remains up to standard as you make further adjustments.
How do I get started?
To get started, simply click the button below and enter a few details to receive an instant quote.
If you have multiple files or specific requirements, feel free to drop us an email at siejing@edithumbs.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
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