Academic Proofreading & Linguistic Precision

Proofreading and linguistic revision of an academic manuscript

Context
Umbrella Linguistics provided proofreading and linguistic revision for an academic manuscript developed within the humanities. The text combined narrative reflection with scholarly analysis and required a high level of linguistic precision without compromising authorial voice.

Due to academic and contractual considerations, the manuscript title and author are not disclosed.

Scope of work

• Academic proofreading focused on grammar, punctuation, and syntax
  
  

• Correction of word choice, register, and idiomatic usage
  
  

• Resolution of inconsistencies in tense, agreement, and prepositional use
  
  

• Refinement of transitions and sentence-level clarity
  
  

Editorial focus
The proofreading process prioritised linguistic accuracy while preserving the author’s narrative rhythm and intellectual intent. Particular attention was given to subtle but impactful elements such as preposition choice, sentence flow, and clarity of reference, ensuring that revisions supported readability without altering meaning or tone.

Rather than imposing stylistic changes, editorial intervention remained deliberately restrained, respecting the conventions of academic writing and the author’s voice.

Outcome
The manuscript was delivered in a clean, submission-ready form, with improved linguistic precision, internal consistency, and clarity, supporting the text’s scholarly and narrative objectives.